Mets top prospect Fernando Martinez hit a game-winning pinch hit two-run homer on Wednesday night to lift the Dominican Republic over Puerto Rico in the Caribbean Series.
However, Martinez will not participate in the remainder of the series. He will fly to New York to be checked by a doctor after experiencing tightness in his elbow. It is not believed to be serious.
In other news, the Mets have signed right-handed pitcher Elmer Dessens to a minor league deal. His last full season in the majors was 2006, when he posted a 4.56 ERA in 62 relief appearances with the Royals and Dodgers. He almost certainly won't make the big league club out of spring training but he'll be there in Triple-A in case he's needed.
According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post, the Mets are trying to trade backup catcher Ramon Castro. He is due to be paid $2.8 million dollars this season. The Mets would like to free up that money, especially because they think Robinson Cancel can handle the backup duties just as well.
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