Report: Bobby Abreu likely to rejoin Mets in September

Outfielder Bobby Abreu is likely to rejoin the New York Mets roster in September. After releasing Abreu earlier this month, the Mets re-signed him to a minor league deal four days later.

Outfielder Bobby Abreu is likely to rejoin the New York Mets roster in September, according to a report by Adam Rubin of ESPN. 

After releasing Abreu earlier this month, the Mets re-signed him to a minor league deal four days later. The 40-year-old is currently playing with Triple-A Las Vegas, where he began the season as well. 

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When asked why the team re-signed Abreu, Mets vice president Paul DePodesta said they believe the veteran could have an impact on the team's younger players. 

"We certainly believed Bobby could have a positive influence in addition to his on-field performance," he said. 

Abreu is hitting .238 with one home run and 14 RBI in 122 at bats in 2014, after sitting out 2013. 

- Molly Geary