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New York Mets released Bobby Pfeil on May 26, 1970.

New York Mets signed free agent Terry Leach on May 26, 1984.

New York Mets traded Geremi Gonzalez to the Milwaukee Brewers for Mike Adams on May 26, 2006.

New York Mets purchased Wilson Valdez from the Cleveland Indians on May 26, 2009.

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