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Mets sign catcher Jhon Vale to minor league contract

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Last updated Oct 28, 2026

Mets sign catcher Jhon Vale to minor league contract

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The New York Mets have signed 18-year-old catcher Jhon Vale to a minor league contract amid the ongoing World Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Tampa Bay Rays. The signing was confirmed via MiLB.com’s transactions log. Vale, hailing from Machiques de Perija, Venezuela, is right-handed and stands six feet tall. Given his age, he is expected to be assigned to a rookie-ball team for further development. The Mets finished their recent season last in the National League East, with a record of 74-88, trailing the Atlanta Braves by 20 games.

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•Mets announced signing of catcher Jhon Vale to minor league contract.
•Vale is 18 years old and from Venezuela.
•He is right-handed and expected to play at rookie-ball level.
•Mets finished last in the NL East with a 74-88 record.
•The signing occurs during the World Series.

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