Late ride gets more expensive for Sanchez, released by Mets

Duaner Sanchez's road back with the Mets from a July 31, 2006 traffic accident on I-95 in Miami ended with his release Tuesday.

The reliever was informed when he arrived at the complex on Tuesday morning.

"We looked at it, really, his overall performance based upon last year to where he is now," Gm Omar Minaya said. "We really didn't see the improvement we felt was needed to be effective in the major leagues. I thought he was improving some. We sat down and talked about it yesterday, late after the game." Continue