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Today is April 5

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New York Mets purchased Butch Metzger from the St. Louis Cardinals on April 5, 1978.

New York Mets purchased Dan Boitano from the Milwaukee Brewers on April 5, 1981.

New York Mets released Mike Cubbage on April 5, 1982.

New York Mets sold Gary Rajsich to the St. Louis Cardinals on April 5, 1984.

New York Mets signed free agent Julio Machado on April 5, 1989.

New York Mets traded Bruce Chen, Dicky Gonzalez and Luis Figueroa to the Montreal Expos for Scott Strickland, Matt Watson and Phil Seibel on April 5, 2002.

New York Mets claimed Marco Scutaro on waivers from the Milwaukee Brewers on April 5, 2002.

New York Mets signed free agent Gary Sheffield of the Detroit Tigers on April 5, 2009.

New York Mets signed free agent Rene Rivera on April 5, 2016.

New York Mets signed free agent Julio Teheran on April 5, 2024.

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Bud Harrelson, by Bruce Stark
New York Daily News, September 26, 1969
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Adam Ottavino
Born: November 22, 1985
at New York, N.Y.
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Years with Mets: 2022 - 2024

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Mets Records vs. Opponents in 1976
Opponent W L T Pct.
Chicago Cubs 13 5 0 .722
Pittsburgh Pirates 10 8 0 .556
Montreal Expos 10 8 0 .556
St. Louis Cardinals 9 9 0 .500
Atlanta Braves 8 4 0 .667
San Francisco Giants 7 5 0 .583
San Diego Padres 7 5 0 .583
Cincinnati Reds 6 6 0 .500
Houston Astros 6 6 0 .500
Los Angeles Dodgers 5 7 0 .417
Philadelphia Phillies 5 13 0 .278



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