Flushing, NY –  The New York Mets have traded infielder Omar Quintanilla to the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for cash considerations.

The 30-year-old Quintanilla batted .257 with a home run and four RBI in 29 games with the Mets this season. He had been designated for assignment on Tuesday.

For his career, Quintanilla has hit .218 with three home runs and 30 doubles in 256 games with the Rockies, Rangers and Mets.