Anthony Recker will make the Mets as a backup catcher. Recker is hitting .346 (9-for-26) with one home run this spring and ultimately got the nod over Landon Powell. He'll back up John Buck for now, but will likely be booted off the roster as soon as top prospect Travis d'Arnaud is deemed ready for the big leagues.

Mets claimed C Anthony Recker off waivers from the Cubs. Recker was designated for assignment by the Cubs earlier this week. The 29-year-old backstop batted .143 (7-for-49) in 22 games between the Athletics and Cubs this season. He'll serve as organizational depth for the Mets.

Cubs designated C Anthony Recker for assignment. He was cleared to make room for the newly-claimed Carlos Gutierrez on the 40-man roster. Recker appeared in 22 games this season between the A's and Cubs.

Cubs claimed C Anthony Recker off waivers from the Athletics; assigned him to Triple-A Iowa. Recker was designated for assignment by Oakland early last week. He'll act as organizational depth for the Cubs.

Athletics designated C Anthony Recker for assignment. The move clears a spot for Brett Anderson on the 40-man roster. Recker batted just .129 (4-for-31) in 13 games with the A's earlier this year.

Athletics optioned C Anthony Recker to Triple-A Sacramento. Recker hit just .129/.250/.161 in 13 major league games. He should get another chance later this summer.

Athletics recalled C Anthony Recker from Triple-A Sacramento. Recker, 27, has posted a .287/.388/.501 batting line with 16 home runs and 48 RBI in 99 games this season at the Triple-A level. He'll provide more firepower at backup catcher than his predecessor, Landon Powell.

The A's are expected to promote catcher Anthony Recker from Triple-A Sacramento on Monday. Recker should provide a bit more offense than Landon Powell at the backup catcher position. The 27-year-old has posted an .889 OPS this year at the Triple-A level.