The Mets announced a pair of roster moves on Wednesday, with Tyrone Taylor returning from the IL and Jose Siri designated for assignment.
The writing was unfortunately on the wall for Siri. With Taylor activated off of the IL, the Mets had surplus of center field options, making Siri or Cedric Mullins the most logical choice. Ultimately, though, it was Siri who was removed from the roster.
Siri, who missed the majority of the season with a fractured tibia, played in just 16 games for the Mets, slashing .063/.167/.125 with 17 strikeouts in 32 at-bats.
Taylor has also had a down year at the plate, slashing .218/.277/.315 with two homers and 25 RBI in 109 games, though he’s provided strong defense in center field.
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