The New York Mets acquired outfielder Jay Bruce from the Cincinnati Reds today in exchange for infielder Dilson Herrera and lhp minor-leaguer Max Wotell. Bruce was hitting .265 for the Reds this year with 22 doubles, six triples, 25 home runs and 80 RBI's and a .559 slugging percentage in 97 games. His 80 RBI's led the National League and his 25 homers is fourth in the majors. He is one of three players to have at least 22 doubles, 25 homers and 80 RBI's this year along with Edwin Encarnacion and David Ortiz. Bruce is hitting .360 with runners in scoring position.
Bruce is a three-time all star as well as a two-time Silver Slugger Award winner. Last season, he was one of nine major leaguers with at least 35 doubles, 26 homers and 87 RBI's. He finished the 2015 season the ninth-most extra base hits in the National League and also recorded 11 outfield assists, which was third-most in the National League.
Since Bruce came up in 2008, he has hit 233 career homers, fifth-most in the Major Leagues by a lefty hitter and his 718 RBI's are sixth-most by a lefty hitter.
For his career, he has hit .249 with 238 doubles, 27 triples, 233 home runs and 718 RBI's.
This was a great move by the Mets. Bruce will really help improve their offense and help serve as a powerful middle of the order bat and help protect Yoenis Cespedes. He will make a difference with runners in scoring position. He will also serve as a great replacement in the batting order for Cespedes if he decides to opt out in the offseason.
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