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New York Mets Acquire Veteran Infielder From Twins

The New York Mets have acquired a veteran infielder with big-league experience from the Minnesota Twins.

Pat Ragazzo

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They're boosting their depth in the upper levels of the minor leagues.

On Tuesday, the New York Mets acquired first baseman/third baseman Tyler White from the Minnesota Twins.

White was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse afterward. 

White has not appeared in the major leagues since the 2019 season, where he played for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Houston Astros. In 256 career big-league games, White has 26 home runs and a .752 OPS.

In 16 games at the Triple-A level this season, White slashed .259/.386/.414 with two homers and three doubles.

The Mets also reinstated reliever Jimmy Yacabonis from the 15-day injured list on Tuesday. They ultimately decided to designate Yacabonis for assignment. 

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PAT RAGAZZO

Pat Ragazzo is the reporter, publisher, site manager and executive editor for Sports Illustrated's Mets and Yankees On SI websites. Pat was selected as The Top Reporter & Publisher of the Year 2024 by the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) for outstanding leadership, dedication, and commitment to the industry. He has been seen on several major TV Network stations including: NBC4, CBS2, FOX5, PIX11 and NY1; and is frequently heard on ESPN New York FM 880 AM and WFAN Sports Radio 101.9 FM as a guest. Pat also serves as the Mets insider for the "Allow Me 2 Be Frank" podcast hosted by Frank "The Tank" Fleming of Barstool Sports. You can follow him on Twitter/X: @ragazzoreport.

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