Mets Sign Jay Bruce

Mets Outfielder Jay Bruce

The New York Mets announced tonight that they have signed outfielder Jay Bruce for a three-year deal worth $39 million. Bruce was acquired by the Mets at the July 2016 trading deadline for second baseman Dilson Herrera and pitching prospect Max Wotell. He got off to a slow start, but finished up strong in September and came back in 2017 and had an excellent season. In 103 games games for the Mets last year, Bruce hit .256 with 21 homers and 75 RBI's before being moved to the Cleveland Indians at the trading deadline to help them in their postseason run. This was a huge signing for the Mets since they needed to add another powerful bat in the outfield and help lengthen their lineup. Bruce will help serve as insurance in case outfielders Yoenis Cespedes and Michael Conforto are hurt. He can also play some first base as well. I think that this was a move that the Mets had to make and I think that Bruce will serve as a great guy in the clubhouse and help mentor younger guys. I'm excited to see what he can do this year.