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          New York Mets

          Vic Black clears waivers, off 40-man roster

          • Adam Rubin, ESPN Staff WriterSep 1, 2015, 09:25 PM
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          NEW YORK -- Reliever Vic Black's stock has fallen with the New York Mets.

          Black cleared waivers and was outrighted back to Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday. That move, along with the identical maneuver involving Danny Muno this week, opened the 40-man roster spots for the promotion of Eric Young Jr. and Erik Goeddel's activation from the 60-day DL.

          Black, 27, has struggled in the Pacific Coast League this season, going 1-4 with a 7.94 ERA. He has issued 24 walks (one intentional) in 22 2/3 innings with the Triple-A club.

          Acquired with Dilson Herrera in August 2013 in the deal that sent Marlon Byrd and John Buck to Pittsburgh, Black had been considered a promising relief prospect. But he has dealt with shoulder issues that have affected his velocity at times, in addition to control issues.