Orioles acquire Logan Verrett from Mets

After agreeing to a long-term deal with Yoenis Cespedes on Tuesday, the New York Mets continued their busy offseason Wednesday, trading right-hander Logan Verrett to the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for cash considerations.

Verrett, a Rule 5 draft choice of the Orioles in 2014, was lost to waivers before he ever appeared in a game for the club, and general manager Dan Duquette was glad to get him back.

"Should've held on to him but we are glad he's back ... (He) can do a number of different jobs for a pitching staff." Duquette told Brittany Ghiroli of MLB.com.

Duquette envisions the 26-year-old, former third-round draft choice, being used as a possible swingman, pitching in numerous roles.

Verrett appeared in 35 games - 12 starts - for the Mets last season, posting a 5.20 ERA over 91 2/3 innings of work.

Over the course of his short two-year career, Verrett owns a 4-10 record with a 4.65 ERA and 1.38 WHIP.