NEW YORK -- Catcher Johnny Monell has been designated for assignment to clear space on the New York Mets' 40-man roster spot for the re-signing of Bartolo Colon.
Monell, 29, hit .167 with four RBIs in 48 at-bats with the Mets in 2015.
The Mets formally announced Colon's one-year, $7.25 million deal Friday night.
