5 articles
NYM • PR-RF
4 months ago
Jankowski’s well-known affinity for the Mets likely means he’ll stick around as extra organizational outfield depth rather than elect free agency after going unclaimed on waivers. The 34-year-old speedster was only up for a couple weeks with New York, getting into four games and finishing with a grand total of exactly one plate appearance.
NYM • PR-RF
4 months ago
The Mets needed to create a roster spot to bring up Luisangel Acuna, so they decided to move on from Jankowski. That does mean the Mets are carrying all of Acuna, Brett Baty, Ronny Mauricio, and Mark Vientos. How playing time will be split for them is anybody’s guess. Jankowski will hope to latch on with another team. Jankowski had just one at-bat with the Mets over four games and laid down a bunt during it.
NYM • PR-RF
5 months ago
This could be a short stay for Jankowski, unless the team chooses to send down Ronny Mauricio or Jared Young to make room for Mark Vientos later this week. Jankowski, signed to a minor league contract two weeks ago, hit .244/.286/.289 in 49 plate appearances for the Rays earlier this year. He’ll likely mostly pinch-run and come in for defensive purposes late in games.
NYM • PR-RF
5 months ago
Jankowski opted for free agency after the Rays cut him earlier this month. He was previously a Met in 2022, when he hit (and slugged) .167 in 63 plate appearances over 43 games. He could see time as a reserve outfielder later this season.