The New York Mets acquired right-hander Brooks Pounders from the Cleveland Indians on Saturday for cash considerations.
Pounders will be added to the major league roster, with right-hander Tim Peterson optioned to Triple-A Syracuse.
The 28-year-old Pounders appeared in 24 games for Triple-A Columbus this season and had a 2-1 record and 2.31 ERA with one save.
In 38 major league games over three seasons with the Kansas City Royals, Colorado Rockies and Los Angeles Angels, Pounders has a 3-2 record and an 8.92 ERA in 38 1/3 innings.
Peterson pitched 7 1/3 innings over six games for the Mets this season, giving up four runs for a 4.91 ERA.