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Mets not bringing back fan-favorite infielder

The Mets may have a new-look roster heading into 2025, but it appears they won’t be bringing back one of their most reliable infielders from last season. José Iglesias, a fan favorite, is still on the open market, but according to president of baseball operations David Stearns, the veteran shortstop is seeking a deal the Mets aren’t interested in offering.

Iglesias is Looking for a Multi-Year Commitment

At 35 years old, Iglesias isn’t the kind of player teams usually hand multi-year deals to, but he’s coming off a strong season that has given him some leverage.