New York Mets sign D.J. Mitchell

The New York Mets have signed right-hander D.J. Mitchell to a minor league contract, according to Adam Rubin of ESPN New York.

Mitchell was designated for assignment earlier this month by the Seattle Mariners. The 25-year-old was one of the players acquired in the trade that sent veteran outfielder Ichiro Suzuki to the New York Yankees.

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Making his major league debut last season for the Yankees, Mitchell appeared in four contests. He allowed two runs on seven hits with three walks and two strikeouts over 4 2/3 innings.

Mitchell spent a majority of last season with the Triple-A affiliates of the Mariners and Yankees. Over a combined 23 appearances -- including 22 starts -- the right-hander maintained an ERA of 4.29 with a strikeout-to-walk ratio (SO/BB) of 2.19. Over parts of five seasons in the minors, he's posted a 3.53 ERA with 2.02 SO/BB.

Prior to being designated by the M's, Mitchell started one game for Triple-A Tacoma, allowing three runs over four innings.

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