Mets claim reliever Brad Hand off waivers

The New York Mets claimed veteran reliever Brad Hand off waivers on Thursday.

The 31-year-old left-hander was designated for assignment by the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday.

The Mets added Hand to the 40-man roster and designated right-hander Geoff Hartlieb for assignment.

Hand began the season with the Washington Nationals, who traded the three-time All-Star closer to Toronto on July 29 in exchange for catcher Riley Ad