MJ Melendez has signed a one-year MLB deal with the New York Mets for 2026, with reports indicating roughly $1.5 million plus incentives. He’s been a former top prospect who’s been trying to rebound after limited big-league success in 2025 and strong performance at Triple-A Omaha in 2025. The Mets’ signing aims to add depth and upside to their bench and outfield options. [sources summarized from MLB.com and Yardbarker reports in early February 2026]
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Cited: Mets deal reports indicating a one-year, $1.5M contract with $500k incentives.[1][3][4]
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The Mets have agreed to a one-year deal with MJ Melendez, reports Jon Heyman of the New York Post. It’s a $1.5MM pact that includes $500K in incentives.
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www.foxsports.comThe Mets on Thursday announced that they've signed outfielder MJ Melendez to a one-year contract. Terms of the deal were not announced, but MLB Network insider Jon Heyman reported the contract is worth $1.5 million plus $500,000 in incentives.
www.mlb.comThe Mets on Thursday announced that they've signed outfielder MJ Melendez to a one-year contract. Terms of the deal were not announced, but MLB Network insider Jon Heyman reported the contract is worth $1.5 million plus $500,000 in incentives.
www.mlb.comThe Mets recalled Melendez from Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday.
www.rotowire.comMets' MJ Melendez: Recalled by NYM
www.cbssports.comThe New York Mets are adding to their bench. The club on Sunday agreed on a one-year, $1.5 million Major League deal with outfielder MJ Melendez, first reported by Jon Heyman of the New York Post.
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www.espn.comMets' MJ Melendez: Recalled, serving as DH
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