Young spent all of last season with the Mets but was non-tendered after the season.
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The New York Mets reportedly placed first baseman Lucas Duda on the 15-day disabled list Saturday and reacquired infielder-outfielder Eric Young Jr. from the Atlanta Braves for cash considerations. Young, a speedster, reports to Class AAA Las Vegas. He hasn’t exactly been setting the world ablaze there either, posting a. 661 OPS in 67 games.
Young, who was acquired by the Mets in 2013 in a trade with the Rockies that sent Collin McHugh out west, hit.
Though never renowned for his bat, the 30-year-old was putting up the worst numbers of his career at the plate before the Braves designated him for assignment at the beginning of June. 229 with one home run, 17 RBI and 30 stolen bases after swiping 46 bags in total the year before. If nothing else, Young can add another dimension to New York’s offensive attack as a part-time player and pinch runner.
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This will be Young’s second stint with the organization (2013-14).
