Morning Briefing: Mets Acquire Jose Siri

Good morning, Mets fans!

The Mets have acquired center fielder Jose Siri from the Rays in exchange for right-handed pitcher Eric Orze. Over parts of four seasons (three full) in the majors, he has slashed .210/.266/.408. Siri, 29, is primarily a defensive specialist, ranking in the 99th percentile for OAA with 16. While coming off a down season, he boasts an encouraging barrel rate that ranks in the 94th percentile. In return for Siri, Tampa Bay recieved Orze, a two-time cancer survivor. Orze has limited experience in the big leagues but strong numbers down in the minors.

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The New York Post’s Jon Heyman revealed that offers were likely not made during meetings with Juan Soto. In other news on the free agent slugger, Heyman tweeted that the Phillies were also planning to meet with Soto. However, it is unknown to what extent their interest goes. The Phillies’ John Middleton has already stated his opinion on things. “Juan Soto wants to be in New York,” Middleton speculated. So perhaps the Phillies’ interest will stay lukewarm, or perhaps not.

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On This Date in Mets History

1967: Tom Seaver was named the NL Rookie of the Year. Seaver’s magical rookie season featured a 2.76 ERA in 251 IP, including 18 complete games.

2006: The Mets signed veteran Moisés Alou to a deal worth $7.5 million. Alou finished off his illustrious career as a Met, hitting .342/.391/.507 over his 102 games in Queens.

Born On This Date: Ron Cash (1949), Kevin Lomon (1971), Lino Urdaneta (1979), Amed Rosario (1995).

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