Mets Make Signing Of Mayberry Jr. Official, Designate Germen For Assignment
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) — Outfielder John Mayberry Jr. and the New York Mets have finalized a $1.45 million, one-year contract.
The deal was agreed to last week at the winter meetings and announced Monday.
Mayberry figures to provide a right-handed bat with power to New York's bench. Mayberry had seven homers and 23 RBIs in 146 at-bats this year for Philadelphia and Toronto, which acquired him Aug. 31. Mayberry has 53 homers in six big leagues seasons. He turns 31 next month.
He played first base and all three outfield positions in 2014.
He became a free agent when Toronto failed to offer a contract by the Dec. 2 deadline.
Mayberry's salary is guaranteed. He can earn an additional $500,000 in performance bonuses based on plate appearances: $50,000 each for 200 and each additional 50 through 450, and $100,000 apiece for 500 and 550.
To clear a roster spot, the Mets designated right-hander Gonzalez Germen for assignment.
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