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San Francisco Giants claimed Trevor Hildenberger of the New York Mets on waivers on May 18, 2021.

New York Mets purchased Cameron Maybin from the Chicago Cubs on May 18, 2021.

New York Mets signed free agent Akeem Bostick on May 18, 2021.

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Dick Stuart
Born: November 7, 1932
at San Francisco, Cal.
Died: December 15, 2002 at Redwood City, Cal.
Stuart
Years with Mets: 1966

31 games. 4 hr, 13 rbi, 0.218
7 runs, 0 stolen bases


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1. Jerry Koosman 137 Koosman
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9. Ron Darling 70
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