Yankees claim RHP Rico Garcia off waivers from Mets

The New York Yankees claimed right-hander Rico Garcia off waivers from the crosstown Mets on Monday.
The Mets designated Garcia for assignment last Friday after he allowed no runs in 4 2/3 innings over two relief outings.
Garcia, 31, is 1-2 with a 6.47 ERA in 32 games (one start) over parts of five seasons six major league teams.