The Mets are making a depth signing, adding outfielder Billy McKinney on a minor league deal, reports Will Sammon of The Athletic.
McKinney, 30, had some success with the Mets in 2021, posting a .776 OPS and 109 OPS+ in 39 games, but it’s been mostly a struggle for him since.
Over the last three seasons during stints with the Athletics, Yankees, and Pirates, McKinney has slashed just .190/.276/.327 in 232 plate appearances over 81 big league games.
McKinney, who figures to report to Triple-A Syracuse, will give the Mets another option who would likely only be turned to in the majors if the team suffered multiple injuries in the outfield.
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