Travis Jankowski

The New York Mets signed Travis Jankowski to a minor league contract on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Jankowski elected free agency after the Tampa Bay Rays removed him from their 40-man roster last week. The veteran outfielder is now set to join his third organization this season, having played seven games with the Chicago White Sox before his stint with the Rays. In 21 games combined, he's posted a .244/.286/.289 slash line with two stolen bases.

Travis Jankowski has elected free agency.

Fantasy Impact

Jankowski had been sent outright to Triple-A Durham by the Rays. He will test free agency instead.

The Tampa Bay Rays placed Travis Jankowski on the 10-day IL on Thursday with a left groin strain.

Fantasy Impact

Jankowski exited Wednesday’s game against the Blue Jays in the seventh inning due to the injury. With Josh Lowe (oblique) returning from the IL on Thursday, there may not be a spot for Jankowski on the big-league roster once he’s activated. He has slashed .258/.294/.323 over 34 plate appearances with the Rays this season.

Travis Jankowski is joining the Rays’ starting lineup against the Royals.

Fantasy Impact

The lefty’s batting seventh in left field Thursday, covering the turf against Seth Lugo for the Rays.

Travis Jankowski is out of the starting lineup for the Rays Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Jankowski will head to the bench to start the series with Kansas City. Christopher Morel will start in left field and bat sixth.