Mets Sign Outfielder Justin Ruggiano

The New York Mets signed outfielder Justin Ruggiano to a major league contract today. Jose Reyes was placed on the D.L as corresponding roster move. Ruggiano was on the Texas Rangers on Opening Day before he was designated for assignment on April 8th to Triple A. He hit .226 in 44 games with 10 doubles, one triple, seven home runs and 23 RBI's. He was released by the Rangers on July 28th. In eight major league season with the Cubs, Dodgers, Marlins, Mariners, Rays and Rangers, Ruggiano has hit .256 with 71 doubles, four triples, 49 home runs, 153 RBI, and a .321 on-base percentage in 456 career games. In his career, he has played 153 games in centerfield, 88 in leftfield and 60 in rightfield.