Former Kansas City Royals outfielder MJ Melendez has found a new home. On Sunday, Melendez reportedly agreed to a one-year deal worth $1.5 million to join the New York Mets, per MLB insider Jon Heyman ...

MJ Melendez has played several positions over his major league career, but center field isn’t among them. To strengthen his ...

As the 2026 season rapidly approaches, the New York Mets have a highly competitive positional battle on their hands during spring training. On the first day of camp, Mets President of Baseball ...

The New York Mets and Kansas City Royals should both feel good about their free agent outfield swapping of MJ Melendez and ...

The Mets on Thursday announced that they've signed outfielder MJ Melendez to a one-year contract. Terms of the deal were not announced, but MLB Network insider Jon Heyman reported the contract is ...

The Mets made a low-risk addition for their bench last week, bringing in MJ Melendez on a one-year split contract.

The leg kick is much smaller and the hands are back toward his shoulder, almost giving the bat a flatter position as the batter gears up. The stance is still athletic but more balanced. The movements, ...

FILE - Kansas City Royals' MJ Melendez jogs to first base during the second inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Tuesday, April 1, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash,File) ...

NEW YORK (AP) — MJ Melendez and the New York Mets agreed Thursday to a one-year contract, adding depth to an outfield thinned by offseason trades. He gets a $1.5 million salary while in the major ...