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Dodgers claim P.J. Conlon off waivers from the Mets

Hyun-jin Ryu transferred to 60-day DL

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The Dodgers on Saturday claimed left-handed pitcher P.J. Conlon off waivers from the Mets, extending their streak to six straight days with a major league transaction.

Conlon, 24, made his major league debut with New York this season, getting tagged for seven runs on 12 hits in 5⅔ innings in two starts. He also posted a 6.58 ERA for Triple-A Las Vegas, with 33 strikeouts and 10 walks in 39⅔ innings in his eight minor league starts.

The left-hander, who was drafted in the 13th round in 2015 out of the University of San Diego, had a 3.38 ERA in 136 innings in Double-A in 2017, including holding left-handed batters to .252/.273/.358 against him.

This season lefties are hitting .397/.462/.621 against Conlon in the majors and minors combined.

Conlon was designated for assignment by the Mets on Wednesday.

Conlon will head to Triple-A Oklahoma City. This is his first year on a 40-man roster, and has two option years remaining after 2018.

To make room for Conlon on the 40-man roster the Dodgers transferred Hyun-jin Ryu to the 60-day disabled list. This doesn’t change anything for Ryu, who is expected out until after the All-Star break after suffering a left groin strain. This just means the earliest date he is eligible to be activated is July 2.