Jose Iglesias Unlikely to Rejoin Mets in 2025 as Team Focuses on Youth Development #1
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New York, NY – Jose Iglesias, the versatile infielder and musician whose hit single “OMG” became a rallying cry for the 2024 Mets, is unlikely to return to the team for the 2025 season. Mets President of Baseball Operations David Stearns confirmed on Wednesday that the organization plans to prioritize younger players for the backup https://www.storenymets.com/collections/omar-narvaez-jersey infielder role, leaving Iglesias’ future with the team in doubt.
Iglesias, a 12-year MLB veteran and career .283 hitter, delivered a standout performance in 2024, batting .337 with a .381 on-base percentage and .448 slugging percentage in 85 games. However, the Mets are now looking to provide opportunities for rising talents like Luisangel Acuña (the team’s No. 12 prospect in 2024) and Brett Baty to compete for roster spots. Stearns emphasized the importance of maintaining roster flexibility and allowing younger players to develop.
“For that role on our team, it’s important to keep avenues open for some of our younger players,” Stearns said. “We want to ensure we have the flexibility to evaluate and grow our talent.”
The Mets’ current infield options include Jared Young, Luis De Los Santos, and Nick Madrigal, who is also vying for a bench spot. Acuña, a 22-year-old shortstop, is another contender, though the team may prefer he gain consistent playing time in the minors rather than limited opportunities in the majors.
Iglesias, now 35, remains a free agent after switching agents to Scott Boras earlier in the offseason. Despite his strong 2024 campaign, he has yet to secure a Major League deal, echoing his situation in 2023 when https://www.storenymets.com/collections/hideo-nomo-jersey he sat out the second half of the season due to a lack of offers.
While Iglesias’ future in baseball remains uncertain, his legacy with the Mets is secure. His contributions on the field and his infectious anthem “OMG” will forever be remembered as symbols of the 2024 season. As the Mets turn their focus to the next generation, fans can look forward to seeing how the team’s young talent shapes the future.
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