The New York Mets announced that outfielder Tim Tebow was reassigned to minor league camp after this afternoon’s game against the Houston Astros.
Tebow, 30, was limited during his time in big-league camp by a sprained ankle, and he wasn’t surprised when he heard the news.
“It’s not like it was a shock, he quipped while speaking to reporters. “They were super honest the whole time. We have had a great relationship and conversations. It’s not like, oh my gosh. So it’s all good.”
The former Heisman Trophy winner was hailed for his work ethic in camp and many of the younger players looked up to him and viewed him as a mentor.
His popularity with fans can not be understated and in fact, just this weekend, Mets captain David Wright weighed in on Tebow’s popularity.
“In my opinion, not just because of what he does in a baseball uniform, but I think he’s the most famous person to wear a professional baseball uniform now.”
Tebow had just one hit in 18 spring training at-bats (.056) with 11 strikeouts. It’s not yet clear where the Mets will assign him to begin the season, but there have been rumors that he could go to Double-A Binghamton.
Other players who were reassigned today include RHP Kevin McGowan, RHP Marcos Molina, RHP Corey Oswalt, RHP Gerson Bautista, and RHP Jamie Callahan.
The team has 51 players left in big league camp so expect another round of cuts later this week.
