Ex-Yankees Minor League Slugger Joins Mets 4 Days After Exit: Report
Summary
Jose Rojas, a former Yankees minor league player, signed with the New York Mets just four days after becoming a free agent. Rojas had a successful season with the Yankees' Triple-A team, hitting 32 home runs, but didn't get called up to the major leagues. He now has a chance to join the Mets' major league roster if he performs well during spring training.Key Facts
- Jose Rojas played for the Yankees' Triple-A team last season and became a free agent.
- He signed a minor league contract with the New York Mets four days after leaving the Yankees.
- Rojas led the International League with 32 home runs last season.
- He was invited to the Mets' spring training camp.
- Rojas played in 86 major league games with the Los Angeles Angels in 2021 and 2022.
- He has a versatile playing style, mostly playing as a designated hitter but also covering several defensive positions.
- Rojas hit 19 home runs in the Korea Baseball Organization in 2023.
- He could fill a need for the Mets if certain players leave the team.
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