August 25, 2004 Mets sign Buchanan, option Bell The Mets signed free agent outfielder Brian Buchanan on Aug. 25 and optioned relief pitcher Heath Bell to Triple-A Norfolk.
VS. LEFT: .161 / .429 VS. RIGHT: .304 / .940 HOME: .226 / .609 AWAY: .294 / .991 (Stats listed are batting average and OPS against)
TRANSACTIONS
Mets August 31: Activated catcher-first baseman Mike Piazza from the 15-day disabled list; placed pitcher Mike DeJean on the 15-day disabled list with lower left leg tendinitis, retroactive to August 28; recalled pitcher Heath Bell from Norfolk of the International League (AAA); designated outfielder Brian Buchanan for assignment. Mets August 26: Signed outfielder Brian Buchanan; optioned pitcher Heath Bell to Norfolk of the International League (AAA); signed pitcher Matt Durkin. Mets August 25: Recalled pitcher Heath Bell from Norfolk of the International League (AAA); optioned pitcher Aaron Heilman to Norfolk; transferred pitcher Orber Moreno to the 60-day disabled list.