Aug 25, 2012; Flushing, NY,USA; New York Mets left fielder Scott Hairston (12) singles to center during the eighth inning against the Houston Astros at Citi Field. Mets won 3-1. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-US PRESSWIRE
With the waiver trade deadline approaching, Jon Heyman of CBS Sports reports Scott Hairston has been claimed on trade waivers by an unknown team. The outfielder is a waiver trade candidate, but the Mets really like him and haven't seemed eager to move him.
scott hairston has been claimed on trade waivers.
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeymanCBS) August 27, 2012#SFGiants could use him, but#dodgers, others coulda blocked.#mets
However, it appears Hairston will likely remain with the New York Mets. According to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports, the claiming team's motivation was to block a deal with a contender rather than make a honest attempt to acquire the veteran.
Source: Claim of
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) August 27, 2012#Mets' Scott Hairston is a block. Unlikely to be moved. Claiming team unknown. Claim first reported by@jonheymancbs.
It's no surprise Hairston was claimed, though. He is owed the remainder of a $1.1 million salary and has feasted on southpaw, evident with a .320/.353/.605 triple slash line.
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