NEW YORK — The New York Mets have acquired infielder Juan Uribe, infielder-outfielder Kelly Johnson and cash considerations from the Atlanta Braves for minor league pitchers John Gant and Rob Whalen. The Mets announced the trade after their 7-2 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta’s loss at St. Louis on Friday night. In corresponding roster moves, the Mets designated outfielder John Mayberry Jr. for assignment and optioned infielder Danny Muno to Triple-A Las Vegas.
Atlanta Braves to trade Juan Uribe, Kelly Johnson to New York Mets for prospects