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Catches on with Houston The Astros signed Hudson to a minor-league contract Dec. 9.

Impact Hudson, 33, got into one game with the Mets in 2024, which was his first action at the big-league level since 2020. He provides organizational catching depth and should be assigned to Triple-A Sugar Land to begin the 2025 campaign.

DECEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Sent outright to Triple-A The Mets outrighted Hudson to Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Hudson cleared waivers after being designated for assignment and will remain in the organization. He didn't receive a plate appearance during his brief time with the Mets.

JUNE 26 • ROTOWIRE

Cast off 40-man roster The Mets designated Hudson for assignment Monday.

Impact As expected, Hudson's stay with the Mets only lasted through the weekend while No. 2 catcher Luis Torrens (personal) was away from the team while on the paternity list. Torrens has since linked back up with the team and will be available Tuesday for the start of the two-game series against the Yankees, leaving no need for the Mets to carry Hudson as a third catcher.

JUNE 24 • ROTOWIRE

Officially promoted The Mets recalled Hudson from Triple-A Syracuse on Friday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 33-year-old will join the Mets for this weekend's three-game set against the Cubs as Luis Torrens heads to the paternity list. Hudson hasn't seen action in the big leagues since 2020 and has appeared in eight games across parts of three seasons.

JUNE 21 • ROTOWIRE

Contract selected The Mets selected Hudson's contract from Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday and optioned him to Syracuse, Michael Mayer of MetsmerizedOnline.com reports.

Impact The Mets will be allowed a 27-man roster for their series in London this weekend against the Phillies and Hudson would appear to be a good bet to join them as a third catcher. Hudson last appeared in the majors in 2020.

JUNE 5 • ROTOWIRE

Latches on with Cubs Hudson signed a minor-league contract with the Cubs on Dec. 14.

Impact Hudson last appeared in the big leagues in 2020 with the Mariners. The 32-year-old catcher spent the 2023 season at Triple-A Gwinnett in the Atlanta organization, posting a .767 OPS with nine homers. He'll represent catching depth at Triple-A Iowa.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mariners clear 4 roster spots for offseason Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto on Monday made his first moves to open space on the 40-man roster for offseason maneuvering. Four play...

OCTOBER 19, 2020 • MLB.COM

Becomes free agent Hudson declined an outright assignment to Triple-A Tacoma on Monday and became a free agent.

Impact Hudson got into nine games for the Mariners this season, going 3-for-17 at the plate. As a 29-year-old with just 33 career big-league plate appearances, he'll almost certainly be looking for a minor-league deal this winter.

OCTOBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Mariners use trades to continue building toward future

The Mariners ended up making four trades before the trade deadline but the most notable was the seven-player deal with San Diego that landed Seattle four players with the potential...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS