Mets designate Bobby Abreu for assignment

The New York Mets designated outfielder Bobby Abreu for assignment, the team announced Monday. Outfielder Kirk Nieuwenhuis has been recalled to take his roster spot.
The 40-year-old Abreu got 142 plate appearances this year with New York, and hit .238 with a .336 slugging percentage and one home run. The 18-year veteran made two career All-Star Game appearances, both when he was playing for the Philadelphia Phillies.
More: Inside Brett Gardner's career year
In his major league career, Abreu also played for the Houston Astros, New York Yankees, Los Angeles Angels and Los Angeles Dodgers. He has a .291 career average and 288 home runs. Abreu ranks eighth in career Wins Above Replacement among active players, trailing only Alex Rodriguez, Albert Pujols, Derek Jeter, Adrian Beltre, Carlos Beltran, Miguel Cabrera and Chase Utley.
Nieuwenhuis is hitting .246 with a .509 slugging percentage in 67 major league plate appearances this year. At AAA, he posted a .265 average, .512 slugging and 11 homers.
GALLERY: SI'S BASEBALL PORTRAITS OVER THE YEARS
SI's MLB Portraits Over the Years
Albert Pujols

>
SI's NFL portraits over the years
>
SI's NBA portraits over the years
>
SI's college basketball portraits over the years
Don Zimmer

Ken Griffey Jr. and dad

Steve Avery, John Smoltz, Pete Smith, Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine

Ernie Banks

Jay Buhner

Jose Canseco, Mark McGwire

Coco Crisp, David Ortiz

Edgar Martinez

Kameron Loe

Evan Gattis

Justin Verlander

Brian Wilson

Mark Fidrych

Luis Gonzalez

Mariano Rivera

Tony Conigliaro

Evan Longoria

Mickey Mantle, Joe DiMaggio

Denny McLain

Billy Martin

Ted Williams

Cal Ripken

Pascual Perez

C.C. Sabathia

Yogi Berra

Lou Piniella, Alfonso Soriano

Deion Sanders

Alex Rodriguez

Aroldis Chapman

Sandy Koufax

Sammy Sosa, Mark McGwire

Bryce Harper

Magic Johnson, Matt Kemp

Chad Gaudin

Chase Utley

Curt Schilling

Dave Parker

Dave Winfield

David Price

Alex Rodriguez, Derek Jeter


Derek Jeter

Manny Ramirez

Dusty Baker with son Darren

Eric Byrnes

Gary Carter

George Brett

C.J. Wilson

Henry Aaron

Henry Aaron

Mickey Mantle

Max Scherzer

Michael Jordan

Ichiro Suzuki

Jason Giambi

Jason Giambi

Jim Rice, Dave Parker

Marge Schott

Pete Rose

Eric Karros and Mike Piazza

Jimmy Rollins

Mike Trout

Johan Santana

Johnny Podres

Jonny Gomes

Jose Fernandez

Nolan Ryan

Josh Hamilton

Kirby Puckett

Lenny Dykstra

Matt Harvey

Nomar Garciaparra

Pablo Sandoval

Alex Rodriguez

Pedro Martinez

Randy Johnson

Boston Red Sox bearded players

Reggie Jackson

1974 Oakland A's

Billy Williams

Roberto Clemente

Roberto Clemente

Robinson Cano

Rod Carew

Roger Clemens

Mike Piazza


Ross Ohlendorf

George Brett, Mike Schmidt

Sparky Lyle

Tim Lincecum

Tom Seaver

Kate Upton, B.J. Upton, Justin Upton

Vladimir Guerrero

Willie Mays, Leo Durocher, Laraine Day

Willie Stargell

Yasiel Puig

Yogi Berra

Frank Thomas

>
SI's NFL portraits over the years
>
SI's NBA portraits over the years
>
SI's college basketball portraits over the years
- Alex Hampl