The San Diego Padres are signing former Met Jose Iglesias, according to Robert Murray of FanSided. Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports it’s a minor league deal. Iglesias would get $3 million if in the majors and could earn another $1 million through incentives.
In one season with the Mets, Iglesias batted .333/.381/.448, with an .829 OPS. He hit 16 doubles, one triple and four home runs. He had 39 runs scored, 26 RBIs and six stolen bases.
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More than just his stats at the plate and in the field, Iglesias made an impact in the clubhouse, on the field and with the fans that goes beyond baseball. At a time when the Mets were struggling, Iglesias released his debut single, “OMG,” and sparked a run that eventually led the Mets to the postseason. The song became the anthem of Queens after its June 28 release at Citi Field following the Mets’ series opener against the Houston Astros.
After the song’s release, the Mets went 49-34, and went on to make it to the National League Championship Series for the first time since 2015.
A sign labeled “OMG” was held up after Mets’ home runs upon the release of the song. While team camaraderie leads teams to success, for the Mets, Candelita’s “OMG” sparked a new excitement for the Mets.
