Mets put Travis d’Arnaud on DL with strained right shoulder

D'Arnaud left Monday night's game against the Cincinnati Reds in the eighth inning after feeling discomfort while trying to throw out a base stealer. (Kathy Willens/AP)

New York Mets catcher Travis d’Arnaud has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right rotator cuff.

D’Arnaud left Monday night’s game against the Cincinnati Reds in the eighth inning after feeling discomfort while trying to throw out a base stealer. D’Arnaud said he’d never experienced this feeling and would see a doctor.

New York filled his roster spot Tuesday by selecting the contract of catcher Rene Rivera from Triple-A Las Vegas. To clear a spot on the 40-man roster, the Mets transferred right-hander Zack Wheeler, who is recovering from Tommy John surgery, to the 60-day disabled list.

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