The Mets announced today that they are releasing veteran outfielder Nori Aoki. The 35-year-old started the 2017 season with the Houston Astros before being shipped to the Toronto Blue Jays at the trade deadline as part of a package for Houston to acquire pitcher Francisco Liriano. He played just 12 games for the Jays before being designated for assignment. The Mets signed him to a major league deal on September 2, helping to reinforce an injury-ravaged and trade-depleted outfield.
During his Mets tenure, Aoki settled mostly into a leadoff role, hitting .