Kyren Paris

Paris passed through waivers unclaimed after being claimed from the Angels last month. The 24-year-old former prospect figures to be in the mix for a bench spot with the Mets in spring training. He’ll function as organizational depth for New York heading into next year.

The Mets claimed Paris on waivers from the Angels last week. They’re hoping that the contract they’re giving him helps him get through waivers this time. Paris, though, is just turning 25 next and has intriguing tools; there’s a decent chance another team will claim him.

Paris burst onto the scene with an impressive power display at the start of the 2025 season but has come crashing back to reality since then. In 2026, he saw just 18 plate appearances with the Angels, going 0-for-15 with eight strikeouts. He’ll give the Mets another intriguing utility option.

Paris suffered the injury during Thursday’s game. He’ll miss the remainder of the 2026 season. Bryce Teodosio was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake to take his place on the club’s active roster.

Paris was a fantasy phenomenon when he tore the cover off the ball for a handful of games at the start of last season. The 24-year-old hasn’t appeared in the majors at all this year and is likely ticketed for a bench role with the Angels for the final month.

Paris delivered the equalizer in the fifth inning, plating Gustavo Campero with an RBI single off of Jaxon Wiggins that made it a 4-4 ballgame. He then scored the go-ahead run on Chris Taylor’s RBI double. After bursting onto the scene in 2025, Paris is going to need a very strong showing in Cactus League play in order to secure a bench spot on the Halos’ Opening Day roster.