Mets sign Christopher Morel to minor-league contract
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 1:33 PM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
The New York Mets have signed former Chicago Cubs and Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Christopher Morel to a minor-league contract. Morel will report to Triple-A Syracuse before potentially joining the Mets' MLB roster. At age 27, he has played 499 MLB games, posting a batting average of.220 and 74 home runs. His recent performance with the Miami Marlins included 22 games with a.162 average, contributing to his availability as a free agent. The contract includes multiple opt-outs for Morel, indicating a chance for a major league call-up or else he may seek another opportunity.
- •Christopher Morel joins Mets on a minor-league deal.
- •He will play at Triple-A Syracuse to start.
- •Morel's MLB stats include 74 home runs and a.220 batting average.
- •He struggled with the Marlins before becoming a free agent.
- •The deal has multiple opt-outs for Morel.
- 1:33 PMYahoo Sports — Mets to sign former Cubs and Rays standout slugger to new contract
"This is an intriguing signing for the Mets this summer.
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