Tyrone Taylor began this year as the Mets’ fourth outfielder due to the additions of Luis Robert Jr. and Carson Benge. Known mostly for his defense, Taylor saw plenty of playing time with the Robert landing on the Injured List…
Linda Surovich of Amazin' Avenue highlights Tyrone Taylor's tenure with the New York Mets, arguing he delivered one of the team's most memorable moments during a difficult 2026 season. On May 17 against the New York Yankees, Taylor hit a dramatic, game-tying three-run home run with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning, snapping the Mets' 96-game losing streak when trailing after eight innings.
Following a strong offensive surge after returning from a hip flexor strain, Taylor was traded to the Chicago Cubs on August 3 in a deal that helped the Mets acquire top prospect Jefferson Rojas. Taylor, now a 32-year-old free agent, batted .351 in 30 games with the Cubs after leaving Queens.
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