The Mets announced a pair of roster moves on Wednesday, with Tyrone Taylor returning from the IL and Jose Siri designated for assignment.
The writing was unfortunately on the wall for Siri. With Taylor activated off the IL, the Mets had a surplus of center field options, making Siri or Cedric Mullins the most logical choice. Ultimately, though, it was Siri who was removed from the roster.
“Not an easy [decision]," Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said before Wednesday's game. "We know how toolsy he is and what he brings to the table, but a difficult year for him. Dealing with the fracture pretty much the whole year. Got to a point where you’re activating a right-handed hitter, that plays pretty good defense and adds versatility and speed. Not an easy one, but we decided to go with Siri there."
Siri, who missed the majority of the season with a fractured tibia, played in just 16 games for the Mets, slashing .063/.167/.125 with 17 strikeouts in 32 at-bats.
Taylor has also had a down year at the plate, slashing .218/.277/.315 with two homers and 25 RBI in 109 games, though he’s provided strong defense in center field.
When asked what the plan for center field is now that Siri is out and Taylor is back, Mendoza said he will continue to play the matchups, even use Jeff McNeil andBrandon Nimmo if need be.
“That’s still in play, with Nim, with the right matchups and who's available and things like that," Mendoza explained. "We still have to watch TT here a little bit, too. [Cedric] Mullins will continue to get some playing time. Will continue to play the matchups. We have five more [games]. We’ll try our best to mix and match with the guys that we feel will give us the best chance to win, day in and day out. That’s how we’ll treat it.”
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