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MJ Melendez was a microcosm of the offseason

Signing MJ Melendez was a very interesting idea that simply was relied upon a little too much for the Mets; which was very much a microcosm of the offseason David Stearns had prior to the 2026 season. Melendez was exactly…

By Thomas Henderson · Amazin' Avenue

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 5:00 PM

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Thomas Henderson argues MJ Melendez's tenure was a microcosm of the Mets' offseason strategy under David Stearns.
Melendez delivered a strong April with a 191 wRC+ before struggling and being sent to Triple-A Syracuse.
Melendez finished the season with a .191 batting average, .315 OBP, and 91 wRC+.

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Writer Thomas Henderson argues that the signing and performance of MJ Melendez served as a microcosm of president of baseball operations David Stearns' offseason for the 2026 New York Mets. Melendez joined the Mets after being released by the Kansas City Royals, representing a marginal move that was ultimately relied upon too heavily amid early-season injuries.

Melendez posted a 191 wRC+ during a standout April, but Henderson notes his production dropped sharply before he spent the remainder of the campaign with Triple-A Syracuse. Melendez finished with a .191 batting average, .315 on-base percentage, and a 91 wRC+ before electing free agency in October.

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