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New York Mets purchased Dave Eilers from the Milwaukee Braves on August 18, 1965.

New York Mets traded Brett Butler to the Los Angeles Dodgers for Scott Hunter and Dwight Maness on August 18, 1995.

New York Mets claimed Yolmer Sanchez on waivers from the Boston Red Sox on August 18, 2022.

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Fernando Martinez never made it to Shea; the stadium didn't last long enough for that. He did make it to Citi Field, however, but he didn't last long either. His potential derailed by injuries, F-Mart would only play 47 games as a Met.
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Born: June 30, 1962
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