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New York Mets claimed Greg Goossen on waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers on April 9, 1965.

New York Mets sold Michael Tonkin to the Minnesota Twins on April 9, 2024.

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Mets Records vs. Opponents in 2016
Opponent W L T Pct.
Miami Marlins 12 7 0 .632
Philadelphia Phillies 12 7 0 .632
Atlanta Braves 9 10 0 .474
Washington Nationals 7 12 0 .368
Cincinnati Reds 6 0 0 1.000
Milwaukee Brewers 5 2 0 .714
Chicago Cubs 5 2 0 .714
San Francisco Giants 4 3 0 .571
San Diego Padres 4 3 0 .571
Pittsburgh Pirates 3 3 0 .500
St. Louis Cardinals 3 3 0 .500
Los Angeles Dodgers 3 4 0 .429
Minnesota Twins 3 0 0 1.000
Kansas City Royals 3 1 0 .750
New York Yankees 2 2 0 .500
Cleveland Indians 2 1 0 .667
Colorado Rockies 1 6 0 .143
Detroit Tigers 1 2 0 .333
Arizona Diamondbacks 1 5 0 .167
Chicago White Sox 1 2 0 .333



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