According to James Wagner on Twitter, the Mets have inquired about third baseman/outfielder Jose Bautista.
With Yoenis Cespedes possibly making his exit from New York, the Mets will be looking to replace his big right-handed bat this offseason. Bautista, 36, certainly wields a big bat. He had a down year in 2016, playing in only 116 games and hitting 22 home runs. 2016 marked the first season since 2010 in which he didn’t make the All Star team.
Even though he hit 54 home runs in 2010, arguably his best season was 2011 during which he hit .302/.447/.608 (1.056 OPS) with 43 home runs, 103 RBIs, 9 stolen bases, and 132 walks. Since 2010 he has averaged 36 home runs and 93 RBIs per season.
Look out for a more in depth MMO profile on Bautista in the coming days, as well as updates on the Mets inquiries into his services.
