Mets sign outfielder Gregor Blanco to minor-league deal
Gregor Blanco of the Giants is out at home in the third inning against Austin Romine of the Yankees at Yankee Stadium on July 22, 2016. Credit: Jim McIsaac
The Mets added some outfield depth on Friday, signing 10-year veteran Gregor Blanco to a minor-league deal with an invitation to spring training.
Blanco, 34, won a World Series with the Giants in 2012 and 2014. He also has played for the Braves, Royals and Diamondbacks.
Blanco has a career .255 average with a .338 on-base percentage, 28 home runs, 235 RBIs, 122 stolen bases, 118 doubles and 39 triples in 1,060 career games.
He played in 68 games last season for the Giants, posting a .217 average with two home runs, 12 RBIs, seven doubles and three triples.
Nick Klopsis is Newsday.com's sports editor. He often can be found studying NFL and college football film for his latest draft breakdown.
