That’s right, the Mets did a bit of roster housekeeping today and dispatched Extra-Base Omir, Eddie Kunz, Jesus Feliciano, Raul Valdes and Mike Hessman from their 40-man roster.

All have been assigned to Triple-A Buffalo. Presumably Hessman has long since been institutionalized in Triple-A — like the characters in Shawshank Redemption — and hit so poorly in his 55 at-bat stint with the Mets on purpose so he could get back to the familiar confines of the International League, where he has starred since 2002.

I still think Raul Valdes might make for a passable bullpen arm. His ERA and struggles with Major League lefties seem to suggest otherwise.

Predictably, Joaquin Arias was claimed off waivers by the Royals, meaning the Joaquin Arias Era in Flushing is over. Long Live Joaquin Arias!

The Mets now have 34 players on their 40-man roster, which gives them flexibility to add any additional Minor Leaguers they feel need protection from the Rule 5 draft.