Jose Rojas Inks Minor League Deal with Mets, Brings Veteran Depth

Infielder/outfielder Jose Rojas has signed a minor league contract with the Mets, adding veteran depth as he turns 33 this offseason. Rojas has played 83 big league games, primarily with the Los Angeles Angels, where he posted a .676 OPS with six home runs and 15 RBI in 61 games in 2021, and 22 games in 2022. Since then, he had a stint with the Doosan Bears in the KBO in 2023 and spent time in the Yankees’ minor league system. This past season, Rojas showcased significant power in 124 minor league games, slashing .287/.379/.599 with 32 home runs and 105 RBI, contributing to his 145 career minor league round-trippers and four seasons with over 20 home runs.