The New York Mets landed veteran outfielder Jose Siri in a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays, the team announced on Tuesday. In return, the Mets surrendered reliever Eric Orze.
Siri, 29, was tied for the lead among all center fielders in Defensive Runs Saved last season but he struggled offensively, batting .187, with 18 homers, 14 stolen bases and an Adjusted OPS+ of 76.
He'll be eligible for arbitration for the first time this winter, meaning he's likely to get a minor bump over his 2024 salary of $757,800.