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New York Mets purchased Jim Piersall from the Washington Senators on May 23, 1963.

New York Mets claimed Aaron Altherr on waivers from the San Francisco Giants on May 23, 2019.

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1. David Wright 2945 Wright
2. Jose Reyes 2356
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9. Pete Alonso 1714
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