Mets claim Jason Pridie off waivers
Jason Pridie - OF - New York Mets
Feb. 9, 2010 - 3:25 PM ET
Mets claimed OF Jason Pridie off waivers from the Twins.
The maneuver clears room on Minnesota's 40-man roster for Orlando Hudson. Pridie, a former second-round pick of the Rays in 2002, has a .276/.319/.425 batting line over eight minor league seasons. The 26-year-old speedster has had a couple brief stints with the Twins, but has yet to record his first major league hit. He'll function as insurance for the Mets' center field situation.