Mets make MJ Melendez signing official
Mets signed OF MJ Melendez to a one-year, $1.5 million contract.
www.nbcsports.comMJ Melendez signed with the New York Mets on a one-year, $1.5 million contract for 2026, with up to $500k in incentives. He was optioned to Triple-A earlier in the season but has since contributed for the Mets, including a strong batting start after being recalled. For the latest, check Mets official updates and current game logs, as rosters and roles can shift with injuries or platoon needs.
Key points:
- Signing: one-year, $1.5M with $500k incentives (reported Feb 2026) [source: Yardbarker, Jon Heyman].[1]
- Role: depth outfielder; has seen occasional starts and DH duties depending on matchups and injuries (notably Mets OF depth needs in May 2026).[3][4]
- Recent activity: early-season recall and productive run, but roster status may fluctuate with health and performance (references to early 2026 performance and bench usage).[6][3]
If you’d like, I can pull the very latest game-by-game status and provide a quick fantasy/lineup-oriented summary for Meléndez’s current role. Please confirm.