3 Mets minor leaguers who should have numbers begging for an MLB promotion but don't

2) Jose Iglesias

Although not a prospect, Jose Iglesias could very well end up as one of those veterans who starts the year in the minors and ends up on the big league time for a long duration. There was never any real chance for him to make the club out of camp. The light-hitting middle infielder is here more for depth and defense. However, his bat should be able to accomplish a lot at the Triple-A level.

Iglesias has been a high-contact hitter in the majors who can put up decent averages. He does lack home run power but does own several 30+ double campaigns. Most recently he ripped 30 two-base hits in 2022 albeit as a member of the Colorado Rockies most certainly aided by Coors Field.

Iglesias could fit in with the Mets as a replacement on the roster for Zack Short although pulling that trigger might not be so necessary. Short should be able to provide the Mets with better speed on the base paths. Short is probably a little more versatile as a defender. The skills can be up for debate.

Don’t get fooled by any big number or games Iglesias might produce in Triple-A. He is a major league hitter who just happens to lack enough power to earn an everyday job. He has cooled off in the minors, not slashing .250/.294/.354 in his first 51 plate appearances. The Mets will need to see more, or at least have an open spot for him in the majors, before there’s a promotion.