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New York Mets traded Richie Hebner to the Detroit Tigers for Jerry Morales and Phil Mankowski on October 31, 1979.

New York Mets released Ron Hodges on October 31, 1984.

Michael Tucker granted free agency on October 31, 2006.

Pedro Martinez granted free agency on October 31, 2008.

Moises Alou granted free agency on October 31, 2008.

Ricardo Rincon granted free agency on October 31, 2008.

Frank Francisco granted free agency on October 31, 2013.

Tim Byrdak granted free agency on October 31, 2013.

Milwaukee Brewers claimed Juan Centeno of the New York Mets on waivers on October 31, 2014.

Oakland Athletics claimed Andrew Brown of the New York Mets on waivers on October 31, 2014.

Rajai Davis granted free agency on October 31, 2019.

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