The Mets released right-handers and this afternoon. Housers release was first reported by Will Sammon of the Athletic ( ), while MLB.coms Anthony DiComo the Adcock news. New York had designated both pitchers for a signment. Houser lost his roster spot last Friday. New York kept him in DFA limbo in an apparent hope of finding a trade partner before yesterdays deadline. That obviously didnt transpire, so they had no Steve Howe Jersey choice but to put him on waivers. Houser has more than five years of service time and wouldve retained his entire salary if he declined an a signment to Triple-A. The Mets therefore opted for a release instead. Houser landed in Queens in an offseason trade with Milwaukee that also brought in outfielder . First-year baseball operations president David Stearns was plenty familiar with both players from his time running the Brewers. While Taylor has been a decent fourth outfielder, Houser struggled. He pitched his way out of the rotation by allowing nearly a run per inning over seven starts. The 31-year-old has fared better in a long relief capacity. Houser carries a 3.28 ERA in 35 2/3 frames out of the bullpen spanning 16 appearances. He hasnt mi sed bats in either role (12.5% strikeout rate as a starter, 16.8% in relief), but he has managed a hefty 53.2% ground-ball percentage out of the bullpen. That wasnt enough for another team to line up with the Mets on a trade. Its not likely to convince a club to take the approximate $1.63MM remaining on Housers $5MM+ salary off release waivers. Once he gets to free agency, another team could sign him for the prorated portion of the $740K minimum. Houser should at least get minor league offers and may find a club willing to plug him directly onto the MLB staff likely in a relief role for the stretch run. Hell be a free agent again at the start of the offseason. New York designated Adcock for a signment yesterday as the corresponding move for the acquisition. The Mets had claimed the Elon product from the Tigers in May. Adcock made three appearances, surrendering seven runs in 4 1/3 innings. Bill Buckner Jersey