Free Agent Profile: Miguel Andujar, UTL

MIGUEL ANDUJAR, UTL

Position: 3B/1B/OF B/T: R/R
Player Data: Age: 30 (3/2/1995)
2025 Traditional Stats: 321 PA, .318/.352/.470/.822, 102 H, 10 HR, 44 RBI
2025 Advanced Stats: 125 wRC+, 14.4% K%, 5% BB%, .348 BABIP, .296 xwOBA, 1.1 fWAR, 0.1 bWAR, -4 DRS (3B), 0 DRS (1B), -3 OAA (LF), -3 OAA (3B), 0 OAA (1B), -3 OAA (LF)

RUNDOWN

It is easy to look at the jump in Miguel Andujar‘s 2025 offense and think this was just a factor of playing in two very friendly home ballparks (Sutter Health Park with the Athletics and Great American Ballpark with the Reds). But outside of those two stadiums in 2025, Andujar slashed .310/.357/.437, which was good for a 122 wRC+. This came from a number of changes he made under the hood in 2025.

Andujar became more aggressive in the zone in 2025. His Z-Swing jumped from 66.2% in 2024 to 72.3% in 2025. This allowed him to do more damage when he made contact with the ball. While his 4.8% barrel rate and 32.7% launch angle sweet spot were still well below average, they both were significant jumps over 2024 where he was at 2.3% and 26.4%, respectively. This helped him increase his slugging percentage from .377 to .470.

Andujar’s elite bat to ball and contact skills have remained intact as well. He posted a 17.8% whiff rate, 14.4% K%, and 89.5% zone contact rate. However, he does still chase too much at 35.8% with a low walk rate at 4.7%.

His profile is very interesting. He most likely will continue to run a high batting average and has shown good but not great high-end power. However, across a full season, his slugging percentage likely will not be as high as it was in 2025 when he played 94 games.

Injuries also continue to be an issue for Andujar. In 2025, he missed time on the injured list in June with an oblique injury. A quad injury also sidelined him in August. Andujar has not played more than 94 games since his rookie season in 2018. A move full-time to first base may be necessary to preserve his durability. But when healthy, you can expect him to be a contact-heavy, above-average hitter.

CONTRACT

MLB Trade Rumors did not project a contract amount for Andujar, but Spotrac lists his market value at two years and $12.2 million. This is his first time entering free agency.

RECOMMENDATION: WORTH CHECKING IN

The Mets currently do not have a definitive first baseman, and while they have stated that Pete Alonso is a priority, it is always beneficial to have backup plans. Andujar could be a stop-gap solution to players in the Mets’ farm system like Ryan Clifford and Jacob Reimer, who could be ready to debut at some point in 2026.

Having played 1B, 3B and both corner outfield spots over the last few seasons, he does provide some positional versatility while also having the ability to be a strong bat off the bench if he is not getting full time offers. He is also a career .297/.332/.475 hitter against left-handed pitchers, which is good for a 121 wRC+. Improving against southpaws has continued to be a need for the Mets.

The fit may not be perfect between the Mets and Andujar, but it is definitely worth checking in to see how they may be able to fit into each other’s overall plans.

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