Mets name Oberkfell manager of Buffalo affiliate

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- The New York Mets made Ken Oberkfell manager of the minor league Buffalo Bisons on Friday.

Oberkfell was the Mets' first base coach and manager of the Triple-A New Orleans Zephyrs last season. He was reassigned off the Mets' staff in October.

The Bisons plan to introduce the 52-year-old former major leaguer in Buffalo on Tuesday.

Oberkfell is entering his 13th season as a minor league manager and fifth as head of the Mets' Triple-A team. His 16-year major league career included eight seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals.

The Mets signed a two-year player development contract with Buffalo in September, after breaking ties with New Orleans following a two-year stint.

The Bisons had been a Cleveland affiliate since 1995.