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New York Mets traded Frank Lary to the Chicago White Sox for Jimmie Schaffer on July 8, 1965.

New York Mets released John Cangelosi on July 8, 1994.

Los Angeles Angels claimed Jacob Rhame of the New York Mets on waivers on July 8, 2020.

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