3 former NY Mets fan favorite players failing miserably with their new team this year

3) Luis Guillorme

Things have gotten so bad for Luis Guillorme that he was recently released by the Houston Astros after refusing a minor league assignment. The most wizardry wizard on the diamond to come off the bench for the Mets hasn’t enjoyed the same success elsewhere since departing New York. It’s a shame because in the right situation he can be pretty useful.

In only 21 plate appearances for the Astros, Guillorme batted .150/.190/.150 with 8 strikeouts. After batting just .205 last season combined with three different clubs, there’s a good chance teams no longer reconsider Guillorme altogether as a major league option. Other than playing defense well, there isn’t much Guillorme does well enough to justify keeping around on a major league roster.

At 30-years-old, Guillorme is trending toward becoming a journeyman who has a few at-bats here and there in the majors while filling in on someone’s bench in the middle months before the trade deadline. He played for three teams last year. His career stock might be down but his Immaculate Grid usage has never been better.

As appreciated as he was with the Mets, there really isn’t much use to bring him back nor should we expect it. David Stearns was the one who non-tendered him. His performance since leaving the Mets doesn’t warrant a reunion. Let’s enjoy the fond memories of surprisingly clutch hits, endless spring training at-bats, and barehanded bat grabs.