Shawn Chacon was put on waivers Thursday by the Astros, a day after he got into a altercation with GM Ed Wade, according to an Associated Press report. If another team doesn?t claim Chacon by Monday, the Astros say they will release the pitcher and terminate his contract for cause, which would set off a confrontation with the players? association over the nearly $1M that would remain on Chacon?s deal.

The Mets claimed infielder Andy Phillips off waivers from the Reds on Wednesday four days after the team designated him for assignment. After Wednesday night?s win over the Mariners, the Mets optioned Robinson Cancel to Triple-A New Orleans to make room for Phillips on the 25-man roster.

The New York Yankees announced today they have claimed right-handed pitcher Oneli Perez off waivers from the Cleveland Indians and optioned him to Double-A Trenton. Perez, 24, has appeared in 21 games combined this season at Triple-A Charlotte (White Sox) and Triple-A Buffalo (Indians) to go 0-1 with two saves and an 8.49 ERA (29.2IP, 48H, 28ER, 17BB, 34K) in his first action at the Triple-A level. He was originally signed as a non-drafted free agent by the San Diego Padres in 2001 as a first baseman. Since converting to pitcher in 2003, Perez has gone 24-12 with 37 saves and a 2.65 ERA. In order to make room on the 40-man roster, the Yankees transferred right-handed pitcher Jonathan Albaladejo (right elbow stress fracture) to the 60-day disabled list.