The Mets announced today that they have inked a minor-league deal with veteran outfielder Rajai Davis. He’ll receive an invitation to Spring Training.
The 38-year-old Davis has played in the big leagues for each of the past 13 seasons. He’s known best for his quality glovework and game-changing speed, with 415 career stolen bases in just over fourteen-hundred total games.
Given those other carrying skills, Davis has carried a respectable-enough .262/.311/.379 slash for his career, which translates to an 86 wRC+. Unfortunately, he has dipped beneath that average in each of the past three seasons. In 2018, Davis managed only a .224/.278/.281 batting line.
With his work at the plate lagging, Davis received only 216 plate appearances last year — his lowest tally since he got his first, brief taste of the bigs in 2006. Still, the Indians found a way to get him into 101 games, which speaks to the other ways he can still contribute.
No doubt Davis had interest from other organizations, many of which surely would have seen him as among the more appealing depth options available without the commitment of a 40-man roster spot. That the Mets landed him seemingly indicates that the veteran sees a real chance to earn MLB time in New York if he shows well in camp. Of course, the expectation remains that other moves will still impact the Mets’ outfield picture.
minor league deal, dont mind it.
Good low cost depth move. Likely will make roster when an injury opens up a 40 man spot
Which shouldn’t take too long
They’re planning on it. So wagon wheel screamed to Mutt and Jeff,
“It’s going to be a real cheap deal”. They didn’t know who it was. Kind of like a grab bag at a party.
He is going to delight Senior with more of these cheap moves.
Roster dilution at its finest.
Idiot
This tardo has been pretty quiet this offseason? What wrong? Still trying to get that Kei Igawa autographed baseball off eBay?
Probably will make the roster out of spring training.
Don’t get why this is a thing, but first
*narrator*
He was not first
Definite nod to Arrested Development.
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Never really like gob
Hey, where the fack are my hard boiled eggs?!?
bees?
I’ve made a huge mistake.
(Sound of Silence plays in mariachi)
im assuming you are single if you are first alot?
First time and turns out I wasn’t first
If you’re not first your last
Just want to repeat to all the Mets fans: MINOR LEAGUE DEAL. Thank you.
A bit shocked he didn’t get a low cost guarantee this early in the offseason. Typically the XX-B’s aren’t really piling up until late-January
Not a terrible move. Low risk.
For after they have that mid season fire sale and Nimmo and Conforto are gone
Actually, it’s probably bc he is guaranteed playing time early in the season with Cespedes out, he can split time with Lagares and be a def sub. If he proves he is still up to it he’s a valuable bench piece or he moves to a contender mid season.
Not a bad deph piece 9th inning u need to steal a base, also late inning defensive replacement
“Not a bad deph piece 9th inning u need to steal a base, also late inning defensive replacement.”
Yeah but he’s 38…
And at 38, he can probably still do those things. It’s not like they’re giving him a four year contract or anything.
Nice to be able to work on some periphery stuff before Christmas.
Periphery – good band.
hopefully this means Lagares and his contract aren’t long for this team.
Now with a Catcher that can hit, the Mets can play him in CF a good portion of the time.
He may well be the best defensive CF in MLB.
And no team is taking on that contract, unless the Mets trade him even up for a bad contract player with no redeeming qualities.
Why wouldn’t a team take on a 4th outfielder signed for one year/9.5 mil contract? That’s lower than most players final year of arbitration.
Wonder what the average age of the team will be if they put Davis on the roster.
Wont ever forget his HR off chapman in game 7. unreal
Definitely his most memorable at bat.
i agree. Even as a Brewers fan, still the best game I have ever seen
As an Indians fan, that was one of my best baseball memories. He’ll always be loved in Cleveland for that, even if they didn’t end up winning.
Joe Buck had to change his pants after that
Yes, agreed. That’s what I think of when I hear his name!
I think this move will get them over that hump to 100 wins
I still think they finish 3rd in the East. Phillie and Atlanta are going to be terrific
I don’t think the average fan that follows MLB via the media, realizes just how awful the Phillies are. They finished near last in the NL in just about every offensive category, in spite of playing their home games on a Little League field. Their pitching has 2 very good starters, the rest of the staff as a group grades out below average. Their defense has been upgraded from below-mediocre to bad. Their GM is terrible, and they may well have the worst manager in MLB – even below Boone.
Don’t care who else they sign – the Phillies are not going to be terrific in 2019.
Ok, U just slammed the Phils for a few holes and can understand that, but just what positives do the mets have, other than a rotation and 2 closers and 1 of them being a spouse beater?
There is nothing sthat stands out among the offense with cespedes injured, the defense isn’t all that hot either. I see a rotation in search of a team.
Wow, talk about a delusional mutts fan.
The phillies offense was terrible because they had bad numbers in “a little league park”
Wouldn’t that same logic mean their pitching was much better than the numbers said? Cant have it both ways loser.
The Phillies have added Segura and McCutchen and are far from finished.
But I’m sure whoever they bring in will suck simply because they’re on philly, facts be dammed!
Then an out of no where shot at Boone at the end, what a bitter mutts fan.
At least Boone can make out a line up card.
wow that seems abit intense for his comment, He did cite facts and keep it to baseball.
Anyway for what its worth the philles defense was awful last year but I do feel they have made positive strides in that regard. Arrieta and other starters possibly regressing could be an issue though. Still a young up and coming team but with much to prove.
I also like the Davis signing for the mets, its very low impact but it shows the FO might take more of a interest in defense and speed which is good considering the stadium and rotation.
Not a Mets fan, but given Baseball today, and of course the playoff structure, I think they have as good a chance of sneaking in to a WildCard as many other teams.
Also, and most importantly, having a rotation and the semblance of a relief corps, is better than having a team in search of a rotation. Most teams they will compete with are desperate for rotation help.
As usual JohnSilver worships the ground the Red Sox walk on….anything NY is bad….including the Mets!
I like this guy, and I really hope this is all we do for OF signings. Lagares is a fine CF and will hold down the fort until Cespedes comes back. We don’t need to splurge on AJ Pollock. Spend that money on more bullpen guys
Mets still need an impact bat. They got Cano and Ramos which is fine and all but adding a superstar would put them over the top, especially if Harper/JT/Machado end up with the Braves or the Phillies
Hey 1302. Can has been slipping, however without Nelson behind him good OLD Robbie will be swinging weakly at the outside pitch low and away.
His stats will be embarrassing and Mets
Fans will be booing by Fathers Day.
Go back to your hole
That would be so awesome to see him get 500 SB’s! Run Rajai, run!
Mets looks like they are destined to be a better team
Yes and they are signing Ed Kranepool
Tomorrow so that they can reactivate their all time home run hitter.
Ummm I’m pretty sure Strawberry holds that honor.
Maybe you meant for 1B??
Thank You
Please tell me where the Phillies are so great. I see a very average roster Braves aren’t bad but are depending on old broken down players for the meat of their roster
Nats are still going to be a problem. Mets still need someone to either drive runs in or score them
This is the best signing in the history of the Mets. The man can steal, run and take second in a pinch. He has a keen understanding of the mechanics of baseball. You should see his sneakers.
You can look at his sneakers when you refuse to look at his paltry stats.
He sucks
Great move by the Triftpons
Better than Gorkys
Legares will now be part of a Trade
Now get Pollack and Raja can back him up lol.
Pollack,Miller and maybe a decent starting pitcher so we don’t have to use Vargas and also leaves Lugo in the BP, unless we can trade Nimmo,Peterson and Frazier for Kluber or Bauer.
lol
Great guy to have as a backup. Can pinch run for anyone, can play all three outfields spots. Can still hit Mendoza.
When Davis is 60, he’ll still run faster (and more importantly, more intelligently) than most MLB players….plays flawless defense, excels at points. Pretty good sign…..
Another great move no one saw coming from Brodie! Hes taking the sport by storm.
Solid bench piece with big time experience in big games.
Players are taking less money just to play for the Mets. They need to add one more reliever because I’m concerned about overusing our horses by the time we get to the World Series.
Mets remind me of the Padres a few years back. Too stubborn to realize how far they are away. They should of just started their rebuild now.
Yeah ok. I don’t recall the Padres having this much talent. Be gone troll!
Mets are back!!
Some moves are good, some moves are pointless. I’d say the Mets have had a pretty good offseason. This move doesn’t seem good to me. Just let ur minor leaguers fight it out or something else…
Good depth move. Mets have zero in their system that can step up and contribute. It’s not earth shattering, but it’s intelligent.
The A’s must be devestated
no pollock !!???
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