NY Mets release minor leaguer hitting .304 in AAA

It’s not just the numbers, but the fit which will have a player either getting called up to the majors or languishing in the minor leagues. Despite their need for offense, there wasn’t much of a role for Christian Arroyo to have in the show for the New York Mets. After hitting .304/.333/.446 with 5 home runs in 180 plate appearances for Syracuse, he has been reportedly released.

This is likely not due to anything more than an upward mobility clause in his contract. The Syracuse Mets were off on Monday and with a return to action on Tuesday, the move was made.

Updated: Arroyo has re-signed with the Mets on a fresh minor league deal.

Mets minor leaguer Christian Arroyo is bound to land somewhere on a new deal

Along with a strong batting line and a handful of homers, Arroyo leaves Syracuse with 35 RBI. It’s tied with Ryan Clifford for the team lead. Utilized regularly at third base with several appearances at first base and second base, Arroyo was an ill-fit for the Mets based on a lack of defensive prowess. More of an offensive player whose days as a more athletic infielder have passed him by, it’s the unfortunate timing of the release which could raise a few eyebrows if they’re worth lifting in the first place.

Arroyo had 2 hits and a home run in each of his final two games for Syracuse over the weekend. 4 home runs and 23 RBI in the month of May, his hot bat could have served the Mets well in place of a player such as Eric Wagaman.

However, Wagaman has already only seen a small number of plate appearances and with the ability to play the outfield can be viewed more favorably than Arroyo. What’s more, with Jorge Polanco days away from a return from the IL, Wagaman is a candidate to get sent down to the minors.

In some ways Arroyo was cut from the same cloth as Joey Meneses was last year. A smart yet never needed free agent signing by the Mets to a minor league deal, it’s important we remain grounded with who Arroyo is and not the good numbers he had in the minor leagues.

Around the first of every month is when most minor league free agent signings have an opt out in their contracts. With no room at the inn at the moment, or at least no desire to see what he could contribute, the Mets will wish him the best in his future endeavours while crossing their fingers he doesn’t land on the big league roster for a team they have on the schedule soon. Hands off, San Diego Padres.

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