Bannon signed a minor-league contract with the Mets on Monday that includes an invitation to spring training.

Bannon cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday.

Bannon was designated for assignment by the Astros on Sunday, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.

Bannon (finger) is slashing .256/.375/.385 across 11 games since being reinstated from Triple-A Sugar Land's 7-day injured list June 20.

The Astros announced Sunday that Bannon has been shut down at Triple-A Sugar Land due to right index finger fracture, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Bannon was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land by the Astros on Monday.

Bannon is starting at designated hitter and batting eighth Friday versus the Phillies.

Bannon was recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Bannon was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land by the Astros on Tuesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

The Astros claimed Bannon off waivers from the Cubs on Friday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.