Mets release LHP Jake Diekman

(Photo credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports)

Designated for assignment on Monday, left-handed reliever Jake Diekman officially was released by the New York Mets on Saturday.

Diekman, 37, was 2-3 with a 5.63 ERA in 43 appearances for the Mets, struggling the last two months after posting solid numbers in April and May.

The veteran journeyman is in his 13th major league season after the Philadelphia Phillies selected him