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Mets Claim Ji Hwan Bae Off Waivers, Add Him to 40-Man Roster

New York targets center-field depth with a low-cost waiver claim.

Overview

  • The move follows Pittsburgh designating the 26-year-old for assignment earlier this week, as reported by MLB.com.
  • The Mets used an open 40-man roster spot to make the addition as they survey internal options in center field.
  • Bae has played all three outfield positions and has logged time at second base and shortstop.
  • He posted an .805 OPS at Triple-A in 2025 after going 1-for-20 over 13 major-league games.
  • For his MLB career, he owns a .223/.294/.293 line across 163 games.