The Mets have made one roster move official today. Manager Terry Collins has announced that OF/2B Willie Harris has made the team. Harris, a non-roster invitee, has not had his contract purchased by the Mets yet, though that move is expected by March 30. Harris had essentially won the job weeks ago after both OF Kirk Nieuwenhuis and OF Jason Pridie were returned to Minor League camp.
The Yankees have also whittled down their remaining roster decisions after making several moves today. To begin, the Yankees purchased the contract of DH/1B/3B Eric Chavez. Also, the Yankees have optioned IF Ramiro Pena and OF Justin Maxwell to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Maxwell was picked up in a trade with Washington in the off season and didn't seem to serve any purpose aside from depth, but Pena was the clear favorite to serve as the team's utility player, a role he'd filled the past two seasons. His demotion means that IF Eduardo Nunez will serve as the team's utility player. The Yankees have also returned C Jesus Montero and C Austin Romine to Minor League camp, meaning that C Gustavo Molina will likely serve as the backup catcher until C Francisco Cervelli returns from the disabled list. Molina has not had his contract purchased by the Yankees yet, but that move is expected by tomorrow. Also, IF Doug Bernier was returned to Minor League camp today. The Yankees have also announced that RHP Romulo Sanchez has been cut and that his contract will be sold to a team in Nippon Professional Baseball. IF Ronnie Belliard has been released.
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