LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Ruben Tejada’s journey since leaving the Mets has come full circle.
The 29-year-old infielder returned to the organization Saturday on a minor league contract. He will be assigned to extended spring training.
Tejada came up through the Mets organization and is best-remembered for getting his leg broken at second base by the Dodgers’ Chase Utley in Game 2 of the NLDS in 2015. The play caused MLB to implement the “Utley rule” that says base runners must remain in contact with the bag when sliding to break up a double play.
Tejada was released by the Mets in spring training 2016 and has since played for the Giants, Cardinals and Orioles.