Overview
- The Mets reached agreement with outfielder Cristian Pache on a minor-league contract that includes a non-roster invitation to spring training, according to multiple reports.
- Team evaluators expect Pache to serve as organizational depth and compete for an open outfield role rather than anchor the offense.
- Pache is regarded for his range and strong arm in center field and has experience at all three outfield positions.
- Offensive production remains the question after a career 46 wRC+ in 251 MLB games and an 80 wRC+ with five homers and eight steals in 70 Triple-A games for Arizona in 2025.
- The signing follows significant outfield turnover, with Tyrone Taylor and prospect Carson Benge in the center-field mix and a left-field vacancy after the Brandon Nimmo-for-Marcus Semien trade.