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Mets Sign Cristian Pache to Minor League Deal With Spring Invite

The glove-first former top prospect represents low-cost depth for a Mets outfield in flux.

Overview

  • Pache agreed to a minor-league contract and will attend major league camp as a non-roster invitee.
  • The 27-year-old was once a consensus top-15 prospect and is known for plus-plus defense in center field.
  • His major league bat has lagged, with a .181/.243/.275 line and a 30.8% strikeout rate over 610 plate appearances.
  • He spent 2025 with Triple-A Reno, posting a .251/.351/.389 line that graded about 20% below league average by wRC+.
  • He has no minor-league options remaining, so any promotion would require him to stick on the roster or be designated for assignment as the Mets sort out center-field roles after recent departures.