The New York Mets are preparing to activate catcher Rod Barajas from the disabled list today, so now the team will face a decision over how long to retain three catchers.  According to a Major League source close to Andy Martino of the New York Daily News, the Mets had placed Barajas on waivers. Another team could now claim him or facilitate a trade for the veteran catcher. Martino adds that Barajas is not likely to return to the Mets next season.

Barajas, 34, is hitting .228/.266/.419 with 12 home runs in 73 games for the Mets this year. He signed a one-year, $500,000 contract with the Mets this past Winter.