The Mets announced on Monday afternoon that they’ve released outfielder Nori Aoki. The 35-year-old was eligible for arbitration this upcoming season, so it seems the Mets prefer looking elsewhere to fill the needs this club still has going into 2018.
Aoki signed with the Mets mid-season after being released by the Toronto Blue Jays. He played in 27 games and had 116 plate appearances. He hit for an average of .281, with an on-base percentage of .371.
Unfortunately for Aoki, his power numbers were just not there during his team with the Amazin’s. His .