VAST VIEW Mets Pounce on Waiver-Wire Infielder Who Crushed Triple-A Pitching Last Season
New York has claimed a former second-round pick off waivers from the Angels after he posted a scorching .981 OPS at Triple-A last year, betting a change of scenery can unlock his bat.
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The New York Mets have added a new infielder to their roster by claiming him off waivers from the Los Angeles Angels, according to Sporting News and Yahoo Sports. The player, a former second-round draft pick, put together a standout offensive season at the Triple-A level last year, finishing with a .981 OPS that caught the attention of rival front offices.
Despite that strong minor league production, the Angels opted to expose him to waivers, and the Mets moved quickly to scoop him up. The transaction reflects a familiar roster-building strategy, where teams look to add low-cost, high-upside talent who has performed well just a step below the majors but has not yet found a path to consistent big league playing time.
For the Mets, the addition gives the organization another infield option as they continue to shape their depth chart. Details on his projected role within the Mets' system were not specified in the reports.
Sources: Sporting News · Yahoo Sports
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