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Mets Sign a Former All-Star to a Minor League Contract

With Mets‘ offseason acquisition Omar Narváez still on the 60-day IL due to a calf strain he suffered in early April and Tomás Nido struggling offensively, the Mets have made a move to add some depth to the catcher position.

The Mets signed catcher Gary Sánchez:

According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post, Gary Sánchez is heading to the Mets on a minor-league contract.

Sánchez’s major league journey started in 2009 when the Yankees signed him as an international free agent. He rose through the minor leagues, becoming a top prospect before making his major league debut on October 3rd, 2015.