Mets Sign Aledandro De Aza

The Mets announced today that they have signed free agent outfielder Aledandro De Aza to a 1 year contract worth 4.5 million. De Aza can play all three outfield positions and will serve as a lefty platoon to Juan Lagares. De Aza replaces Kirk Nieuwenhuis as the fifth outfielder. He has a lifetime average of .267 with an on-base percentage of .331 and a slugging percentage of .401. He's hit a total of 30 triples and has 86 career stolen bases. I like that the Mets have upgraded their bench and didn't spend more on Denard Span, who is more injury prone. I'm still hoping that they can resign Yoenis Cespedes as the starting centerfielder and have Lagares and De Aza and 4th and 5th outfielders.