Joseph Wendle: Everything you need to know

Wendle has elected free agency Thursday after decling an outright assignment to Triple-A Gwinnett. Wendle was with Atlanta for just three days and didn't play in a game before being designated for assignment. He had enough service time to become a free agent rather than reporting to Gwinnett. Wendle will now be on the lookout for a new organization.

Wendle cleared waivers Wednesday and was sent outright to Triple-A Gwinnett, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. Wendle signed a big-league contract with Atlanta on Friday, but he was DFA'd three days later without playing in a game and will now join the team's Triple-A affiliate. The 34-year-old infielder has played in 18 games this season for the Mets, slashing .222/.243/.250 across 37 plate appearances.

Wendle was designated for assignment by Atlanta on Monday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports. Wendle inked a major-league contract with Atlanta last Friday after being released by the Mets, but he didn't see any action during his brief time with his new club. He should clear waivers and figures to become a free agent again.