Overview
- Jon Heyman reports the one-year agreement at $1.5 million with up to $500,000 in incentives, a detail multiple outlets echoed, though the Mets have not announced it.
- Coverage characterizes the contract as a major-league deal, with some reporting it as a split arrangement that pays differently if he is in the minors.
- Melendez hit .083 in 23 MLB games last season before posting 20 home runs and an .813 OPS over 107 games with Triple-A Omaha.
- He is a left-handed hitter and former Top 100 prospect with experience in both corner outfield spots, past work at catcher, brief first base time, and a strong throwing arm.
- He is expected to compete in spring training for a bench or depth role on a reworked outfield picture that already includes Juan Soto, Luis Robert Jr., and prospect Carson Benge.