The Cincinnati Reds have acquired right-handed pitcher Matt Harvey from the New York Mets, three days after they officially designated him for assignment.
The Mets had seven days to either trade or release Harvey. The Mets received catcher Devin Mesoraco and cash. The Mets have been in search for catching depth due to injuries.
The Athletic reports that the Reds are paying the remainder of Mesoraco's $13.125 million salary, while the Mets are paying the remainder of Harvey's $5.625 million contract