LF,DH - New York Mets
- Age 27
- Bats: L
- Throws: R
Availability
MJ Melendez went 2-for-2 with a home run and three RBI in the Mets 5-4 loss against the Nationals.
Fantasy Impact
Melendez tied the game in the third inning with a three-run home run off Miles Mikolas. It was his second long ball on the season.
The Mets recalled OF MJ Melendez from Triple-A Syracuse.
Fantasy Impact
Melendez gets an opportunity with Jacob Young placed on the injured list. He'll add depth in the outfield for the Mets.
Melendez signed a one-year, $1.5 million deal with New York in February after the Royals non-tendered him to open the offseason. He went 4-for-11 with two home runs in four spring games with the Mets but struggled at the World Baseball Classic with Team Puerto Rico, going 0-for-4 with two walks and two strikeouts.
Fantasy Impact
With Juan Soto, Luis Robert, Carson Benge, and Tyrone Taylor occupying the top four outfield spots, Melendez was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse Tuesday and figures to be a depth option for the Mets later in the season.
MJ Melendez has signed a one-year deal with the New York Mets. The contract is worth $1.5 million with an additional $500K in incentives.
Fantasy Impact
Melendez, a former top prospect in the Royals' organization, has yet to put things together at the big league level. He has played parts of four seasons in Kansas City and has slashed .215/.297/.388 in 1,652 career plate appearances. The outfielder, who also has catching experience, was limited to 23 games last year and had just five hits in 65 plate appearances. Melendez will likely begin the year in Triple-A Syracuse, but should see time in New York at some point.
The Royals have non-tendered MJ Melendez.
Fantasy Impact
Melendez has struggled over his last two season with the Royals, including spending the bulk of the 2025 season in the minors. The left-hander will look for a new opportunity in free agency.
