SYRACUSE, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) — The Mets have reportedly found a new Triple-A affiliate closer to home.
According to Syracuse.com, the team has reached an agreement to buy the Syracuse Chiefs and make the International League team its top minor league affiliate. Newsday has confirmed the report.
The Mets will acquire ownership of the team starting in 2019, ending an affiliation with the Las Vegas 51s that dates back to 2013.
The Mets’ offer to buy the team was approved Monday by the board of directors for the Community Baseball Club of New York Inc.