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New York Mets selected Mike Jorgensen in fourth round of free agent draft on June 29, 1966.

New York Mets purchased Hal Reniff from the New York Yankees on June 29, 1967.

New York Mets signed free agent Lino Urdaneta on June 29, 2005.

New York Mets signed free agent Hunter Strickland on June 29, 2020.

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