Saucedo claimed by Mets, Blue Jays send Lawrence to triple-A Buffalo

Toronto Blue Jays left-handed reliever Tayler Saucedo has been claimed off outright waivers by the New York Mets.

Righty reliever Casey Lawrence cleared waivers and has been assigned to the Blue Jays’ triple-A affiliate in Buffalo, N.Y.

The 29-year-old Saucedo had a 13.50 earned-run average over 2 2/3 innings pitched for Toronto this season.

The 34-year-old Lawrence had a 7.50 ERA over 18 innings with the Blue Jays in 2022.