Mets placed catcher Paul Lo Duca on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right hamstring.
Lo Duca didn't want to go on the disabled list, but the Mets want to get him back at 100 percent.
Ramon Castro will take over the starting job for the next couple of weeks and will likely remain a clear upgrade over Lo Duca offensively.
Mets purchased the contract of catcher Mike DiFelice from Triple-A New Orleans.
DiFelice will back up Ramon Castro with Paul Lo Duca out for the next 15 days.
The Mets will be be fine until Lo Duca comes back.
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