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Yanks acquire RHP Germen from Mets

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December 19, 2014 at 3:44 pm.

Germen, 27, did not record a decision in 25 relief appearances with the Mets in 2014, posting a 4.75 ERA over 30 1/3 innings. He also spent time with Triple-A Las Vegas, going 3-1 with six saves and a 2.38 ERA in 18 appearances out of the bullpen. Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

The New York Yankees acquired right-handed pitcher Gonzalez Germen from the New York Mets in exchange for cash considerations on Friday.

Germen, 27, did not record a decision in 25 relief appearances with the Mets in 2014, posting a 4.75 ERA over 30 1/3 innings. He also spent time with Triple-A Las Vegas, going 3-1 with six saves and a 2.38 ERA in 18 appearances out of the bullpen.

In 54 career major league relief appearances over parts of two seasons with the Mets (2013-14), the Dominican Republic native has gone 1-2 with one save and a 4.31 ERA over 64 2/3 innings. He was originally signed by the Mets as a non-drafted free agent on Oct. 10, 2007.

This trade marks the first between the Yankees and Mets since Dec. 3, 2004 when the Yanks acquired left-hander Mike Stanton in exchange for left-hander Felix Heredia.

To make room for Germen on the Yankees’ 40-man roster, right-hander Preston Claiborne was designated for assignment. He was 3-0 with a 3.00 ERA over 21 innings last season.