MJ Melendez is with the New York Mets on a one-year major league deal for 2026, with reports indicating a $1.5 million base and up to $500k in incentives; he’s been used as an outfielder and bench option. As of mid-April 2026 he had been recalled to the Mets and served in a DH/bench role, continuing to split time between majors and the minors depending on roster needs.[1][3][6][7]
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The Mets on Thursday announced that they've signed outfielder MJ Melendez to a one-year contract. Terms of the deal were not announced, but MLB Network insider Jon Heyman reported the contract is worth $1.5 million plus $500,000 in incentives.
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www.rotowire.comThe Mets have agreed to a one-year deal with MJ Melendez, reports Jon Heyman of the New York Post. It’s a $1.5MM pact that includes $500K in incentives.
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www.foxsports.comThe New York Mets are adding to their bench. The club on Sunday agreed on a one-year, $1.5 million Major League deal with outfielder MJ Melendez, first reported by Jon Heyman of the New York Post.
www.yardbarker.comThe Mets on Thursday announced that they've signed outfielder MJ Melendez to a one-year contract. Terms of the deal were not announced, but MLB Network insider Jon Heyman reported the contract is worth $1.5 million plus $500,000 in incentives.
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