NEW YORK — The Mets struck a deal for another potential bench bat on Friday, signing infielder Nick Madrigal to a one-year pact. It’s a split contract worth different amounts in the Majors and Minors.
On paper, Madrigal is a replacement for Jose Iglesias, the popular infielder whom the Mets have not pursued aggressively in free agency. Unlike Iglesias, Madrigal has an accessible Minor League option, allowing the Mets to start him out at Triple-A Syracuse if they desire.
The No. 4 overall pick of the White Sox in the 2018 Draft, Madrigal batted .317 his first two big league seasons but hasn’t reached such lofty heights since, producing a .251/.304/.312 slash line since that time. Much like Iglesias, he’s capable of playing both second and third base and is one of the more difficult hitters in baseball to strike out, doing so in just 9 percent of his career plate appearances.
Madrigal was traded to the Cubs in a package for Craig Kimbrel at the 2021 Trade Deadline, and was non-tendered after last season.
This spring, the righty-hitting Madrigal will compete with Luisangel Acuña, Luis De Los Santos, Brett Baty and Jared Young, among others, for a spot on the Mets’ Opening Day roster. Otherwise, he should land in Triple-A.
The New York Mets have officially announced the signing of second baseman Nick Madrigal to a multi-year contract. Madrigal, who was recently acquired from the Chicago White Sox in a blockbuster trade, is expected to bring a new level of speed and defensive prowess to the Mets’ infield.
The terms of the contract have not been disclosed, but sources close to the team suggest that it is a long-term deal that will keep Madrigal in Queens for the foreseeable future. Mets fans are excited to see how Madrigal will fit into the team’s lineup and help lead them to a successful season.
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