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New York Mets Interested in Michael Conforto Reunion

The Mets are reportedly interested in a reunion with Michael Conforto.

Pat Ragazzo

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LAS VEGAS - A blast from the past.

According to Will Sammon of The Athletic, the Mets are considering a reunion with free agent outfielder Michael Conforto.

Conforto could be a potential Plan B option in the outfield if the Mets lose Brandon Nimmo, who's also a free agent.

Should Nimmo leave, the Mets could potentially shift Starling Marte from right field to center field, and then sign a corner outfielder such as Conforto.

The Mets extended the qualifying offer to Conforto last offseason, but did not pursue him after he declined this initial offer.

Conforto did not sign with a team and missed all of 2022 due to a shoulder injury that required surgery.

He is now healthy and his agent Scott Boras says he is drawing interest from a number of teams.

Conforto played for the Mets from 2015-2021. He may have to sign a one-year prove it deal with a team.

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Pat Ragazzo
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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