Mets acquire outfielder Jose Siri in trade with Rays

Mets acquire outfielder Jose Siri in trade with Rays

The Mets added to their outfield depth on Monday, acquiring Jose Siri in a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays.

In exchange, he Mets are sending 27-year-old right-hander Eric Orze to Tampa.

Siri, 29, has played parts of four seasons in the majors, posting a career slash line of .210/.266/.408 with 54 home runs, 136 RBI, and 43 stolen bases. Siris breakout season came in 2023, when he belted 25 home runs and had an OPS+ of 105.  He had a down year in 2024, posting an OPS+ of 76 to go along with 18 home runs.

Siri is arbitration eligible and under team control through the 2027 season.

The right-handed hitter has primarily played center field over the past three seasons, but also has experience in the corner outfield spots. With Harrison Bader a free agent and Tyrone Taylor eligible for arbitration, Siri gives the Mets some added insurance in center field.

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