The New York Mets have signed infielder Dilson Herrera to a minor league contract and have invited him to Spring Training. Herrera, who appeared in 49 games over two seasons with the Mets, will turn 25 this March.
The Mets originally acquired Herrera and Vic Black from the Pittsburgh Pirates on August 27, 2013 in exchange for Marlon Byrd and John Buck. After splitting time in 2014 between St. Lucie and Binghamton, he made his major league debut with the Mets on August 29, 2014. The second baseman hit .