The Mets have announced the re-signing of catcher Devin Mesoraco. He’ll receive a minor-league pact with an invitation to Spring Training. The deal includes a $1.75MM salary at the MLB level, Bob Nightengale of USA Today Sports tweets.
Mesoraco, 30, represents an important addition for the Mets. Wilson Ramos and Travis d’Arnaud presently sit atop the depth chart, but the latter (who has a non-guaranteed, $3,515,000 arbitration salary) remains a candidate to be traded or cut loose if the club sees an opportunity or prefers to save some cash.
Returning to the Mets makes sense for Mesoraco, though it’s surely a disappointment to do so without a roster spot. He suited up for 66 games with the club last year after coming over from the Reds in exchange for Matt Harvey — a swap that came together after both players ran out of chances with their original organizations.
Mesoraco turned things around at the plate upon landing in New York, though he didn’t sustain a hot start. Ultimately, he provided the Mets with 229 plate appearances of .222/.306/.409 hitting and swatted ten home runs. He turned in middling framing numbers and isn’t generally regarded as a standout defender, though Mesoraco did strike up a rapport with Cy Young winner Jacob deGrom.
This will be interesting.
Not shad guy to store in Syracuse as your third catcher given how injury prone the Mets top two catchers are.
Bad not shad stupid stubby fingers
Not shad
I can relate dude
Tough market for catchers. Wonder where Martin Maldonado ends up.
Astros should have brought him back instead of signing Chirinos.
@Halos WalMart?
I think I predicted he would go to the Marlins on the MLBTR free agent predictions. Hopefully that’s true
I’d guess Colorado
Kind of surprised about this. He has a league average bat which is good for a catcher. You’d think he’d be able to find an MLB deal somewhere.
Damn that’s sick…NYM WSC 2019
In all honestly I like it, cause you all know Ramos will go down at some point
D’arnaud too.
Yea TDa is weak
No worries. It’s all down hill from your lustful winter dreams.
All good, DL means having a fun summer with Cespedes as he showcases long Islands best golf courses.
Robbie has bought a new set of clubs to match Noah’s.
It’s got all the making for a great summer.
Insurance in case d’Arnaud isn’t ready to backup, which is probably a good idea.
What happened to this guy, he was so good back in the day.
injuries I believe.
surprised Mesoraco couldn’t get a major league deal anywhere else…. Great signing for BVW. I think Mesoraco is a clear upgrade over Nido.
He probably could have after the fish trade jtr today
Yep or Baltimore. Probably could’ve even been the starter on a contending team like Cleveland or Oakland if they extended offers.
No worries. Wagon Wheel is making best use of scrap funds. All will go down by June.
Now they have 3 injury prone catchers. Let’s hope at least one of them can make it to September without falling apart.
Hey 168-good ideal—however no chance.
Could BVW be planning to more TDA? It’s hard to imagine that DM couldn’t get a contract from someone who views him as the #2 catcher…
Stop with the BVW reference. His nickname is Wagon Wheel, as in cars from Fred Flinstone era with square tires.
I liked Mesoraco, offers an upgraded depth piece/insurance over what Plawecki would’ve offered before he was moved. More good depth signings.
Are you an insurance broker?
Realmuto who? Take that Phillies! 1 UP.
Jokes aside this is a great depth move, Mersoraco is a pro. Surprised he didn’t land an MLB backup job. Tough market.
Jokes aside nobody cares
Hey Vic—he didn’t land for a few reasons. Other GM’s see through the smoke and mirrors. He is not likely to come anywhere near 2018 stats. Sorry for the let down. You may need some meds to get ready for the 2019 train wreck.
You’re pathetic.
Boy, how his stock has so quickly fallen !!!
I always felt this guy could be great. Look at his year in 2014. Injuries have really ruined his career. He’s only 30 now so if he can somehow stay healthy he could be valuable.
Hey vanilla. Stop the silly wishful thinking:
Hey MikeYank55 stop worrying about the Mets and trolling on every article and go and try and get laid.
Come on, don’t troll poor Mikey boy… we all know he is on here trolling because he can’t get laid
Great move! Remember how Mets pitchers improved during the second half. A lot of that is due to this guy.
The team liked the way he prepped with pitchers for games and had Nido shadowing him to learn.
You beee to check your boxer shorts.
Good depth piece but I wonder if the Mets plan on flipping one of those catchers now that it sounds like the Phillies snagged Realmuto. I know Cincinnati is looking for some backstop help but I don’t think a reunion with mesoraco is in the cards!
It’s a Mets article, where is MikeYank? I know he has big words to use
Does he have the best words?
Hey Dummy. Your post is below. The site wanted me to post above you!
Thanks for the invite dope. Since I have a career with responsibilities I am not glued to the web site. Everyone else is moaning, “are you that stupid to invite him?” Yes!
We all know you don’t need an invite, you have nothing else to do.
Trolling Mets trade rumors is not a career, even if it takes a lot of your time and mental energy.
“Mesoraco, 30, represents an important addition for the Mets.” That’s some liberal use of the term “important” …and “addition”.
2 injury prone catchers ahead of him and he’s a very capable player so I’d say that’s pretty important for a team with playoff aspirations.
They probably will trade d’ARNAUD in Spring Training or cut him …..since all 3 guys at injury prone …. I’d sign Rene Rivera and stash him at AAA.
Here, here!!
Well, there goes that. Rene just signed with giants
He is from that Pennsylvania town where the badger(?) beaver(?) tells us if winter goes into overtime. Maybe the only MLB player from there?
Hilarious , “Returning to the Mets makes sense for Meseraco “ Sure it does , nobody else wants him !
For a million dollars which do you pick if one was guaranteed to happen:
Devin Mesoraco hits 17 home runs or Donald Trump builds the wall. Well gets the funding to have the wall built.
The wall
Good move plagued by injuries as is d’Arnaud but has a better upside then d’Arnaud when healthy trade d’Arnaud and Frazier and then sign Mike Moustakas
Thanks for the invite dope. Since I have a career with responsibilities I am not glued to the web site. Everyone else is moaning, “are you that stupid to invite him?” Yes!
This is a good move. D’Arnaud will probably go down with an injury before Ramos… and the guy couldn’t even throw out my grandma on the bases.
Your grandma got some wheels.
Not really. That’s my point lol
I like the Mesoraco signing, although I believe it spells the end for Travis Darnaud.
Was there a beginning to Travis Darnaud ?
Fair, lest we forget- he was the main piece in the RA Dickey trade that also brought Noah Syndegard to the beloved Mets
Good problem to have
He’s better than Glass d’Arnaud.
Should have kept Plawecki to be the backup catcher.