According to what a source told MMO’s Michael Mayer, utility outfielder Ty Kelly has cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Las Vegas. Kelly had been designated for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster for reliever Jerry Blevins.
Kelly does have the option of declining the assignment and becoming a free agent.
In 39 games for the Mets in 2016, the utility man hit .241/.352/.345 with one home run and seven RBIs. He saw time at every outfield position as well as first, second, and third base. The 28 year-old switch hitter has a career .280/.381/.380 Minor League slash line.
Kelly will be playing for Team Israel in the World Baseball Classic.
