The New York Mets reportedly signed former outfielder Albert Almora Jr. on Sunday to create a potential platoon with Brandon Nimmo in center field.
Jon Heyman of the MLB Network reported it's an MLB contract with "decent incentives."
Here's a look at the projected lineup for the Mets:
- 1. Brandon Nimmo (CF)
- 2. Jeff McNeil (2B)
- 3. Francisco Lindor (SS)
- 4. Pete Alonso (1B)
- 5. Michael Conforto (RF)
- 6. Dominic Smith (LF)
- 7. J.D. Davis (3B)
- 8. James McCann (C)
Almora, a right-handed hitter, will likely receive most of his starts in center, though he could spell any of the Mets' three outfielders, who are all left-handed hitters.