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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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Mets Records vs. Opponents in 1963
Opponent W L T Pct.
Cincinnati Reds 8 10 0 .444
Philadelphia Phillies 8 10 0 .444
Chicago Cubs 7 11 0 .389
Milwaukee Braves 6 12 0 .333
San Francisco Giants 6 12 0 .333
Houston Colt .45's 5 13 0 .278
St. Louis Cardinals 5 13 0 .278
Pittsburgh Pirates 4 14 0 .222
Los Angeles Dodgers 2 16 0 .111



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