Cristian Pache Designated for Assignment by New York Mets

Outfielder Cristian Pache was designated for assignment by the New York Mets to clear a 40-man roster spot for waiver addition Kyren Paris. Pache, 27, played in 15 games for the Mets in 2026, going 1-for-8 at the plate after signing an $850,000 deal. A former top prospect who has played for six MLB organizations, Pache struggled to produce offense throughout the season, including across 93 games with Triple-A Syracuse.