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          New York Mets

          Source: Schwinden out in roster shakeup

          • Adam Rubin, ESPN Staff WriterJun 1, 2012, 12:08 PM ET
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          Chris Schwinden

          Chris Schwinden

          #63 SP
          New York Mets

          2012 STATS

          • GM3

          • W0

          • L1

          • BB3

          • K1

          • ERA12.46

          Chris Schwinden will vacate one of the two roster spots that need to be opened for the promotion of right-handed reliever Elvin Ramirez and activation of catcher Josh Thole from the disabled list, a major league source told ESPNNewYork.com.

          Schwinden was placed on waivers by the Mets on Thursday, the source said. That maneuver would free a 40-man roster spot for Ramirez.

          The 25-year-old Schwinden is 0-1 with a 12.46 ERA in 8 2/3 innings at the major league level this season. He has made three appearances (two starts).

          The Mets still will need to free a 25-man roster spot for Thole. Assuming the Mets do not go with three catchers -- which would not seem likely -- Mike Nickeas would appear far more vulnerable than Rob Johnson for a demotion.