With the Mets needing more infield depth at the upper levels of the organization, they inked veteran Eduardo Núñez to a minor-league deal in January. While you may not remember it because [gestures at everything], Núñez was having himself quite a standout performance in spring training before everything shut down, coming in first place for the coveted Amazin’ Avenue King of Spring Training award for the shortened spring.
With the team a little banged up heading into the original Opening Day on March 26, Núñez looked like a decent bet to make the Mets’ 26-man roster out of camp and serve as a part-time utility player.