Asdrubal Cabrera was very much interested in a reunion with the Mets — in the offseason.
The Mets went a different route, but were the first team to call him last weekend after he was designated for assignment and released by the Rangers. Cabrera returned the favor and said thanks, but no thanks, and signed with Washington.
So the 33-year-old infielder ended up Friday night back at Citi Field in a Nationals uniform — though not in the starting lineup — ready to chase a playoff spot with one of the Mets’ biggest rivals.
“They called me and told me they wanted me to come back here,” Cabrera said.