The Athletics designated pitchers Jeurys Familia and Domingo Acevedo for assignment Thursday amid a series of roster moves.
Giants infielder Eduardo Nunez was left off the roster for Wednesday night's NL wild-card game against the Mets, and San Francisco opted to go with 11 pitchers.
The Chicago Cubs become just the second team in baseball history to have its entire infield be named All-Star starters.
Matt Harvey, who is under team control through the 2018 season, did not rule out signing a long-term extension with the Mets.
The Mets manager initially had told his ace the night was over after eight scoreless innings but reversed course after a brief conversation.
The New York Mets bolstered their bullpen Monday, acquiring closer Tyler Clippard and cash from the Oakland Athletics for minor league right-hander Casey Meisner.