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New York Mets: Pillar One-Year Deal Official, Heredia DFA’d

On Sunday, the New York Mets officially signed Kevin Pillar to a one-year, $5 million deal as he becomes their final outfield depth piece. Guillermo Heredia was designated for assignment to make room for Pillar on the 40-man roster.

Can't wait to see Kevin Pillar doing this in Citi Field pic.twitter.com/nHjRQnKUHy

— SNY (@SNYtv) February 16, 2021

Pillar’s great defensive years in center field are behind him, but he is still valuable in the corners. Over the last two seasons, center field is the only spot where his DRS is negative.