Overview
- The waiver claim, reported Nov. 6 by MLB.com's Anthony DiComo, adds Bae to the Mets' 40-man roster.
- The Pirates had removed Bae from their 40-man roster after designating him for assignment earlier in the week.
- MLB.com identified Bae as a potential option in center field, with Tyrone Taylor the club’s only natural center fielder and considered a non-tender candidate.
- In 2025 with Pittsburgh, Bae appeared in 13 games and went 1-for-20 with nine strikeouts.
- He produced an .805 OPS at Triple-A Indianapolis this year with 23 steals, and carries a .223/.294/.293 career MLB line over 163 games.