With outfielder Michael Conforto opting to undergo surgery to repair the torn posterior capsule in his shoulder, and Yoenis Cespedes being shut down following his latest hamstring injury, the Mets are in need of more outfield depth not only for the remainder of this season, but also for next year as well. Conforto’s recovery from that surgery could take anywhere from three to six months, so his Opening Day availability will definitely be in question for 2018.
While the signing of outfielder Norichika Aoki won’t be nearly enough beyond the end of this year, it’ll be interesting to see what he can bring to the table for these last four weeks of the season.