{"id":60002,"date":"2025-05-09T07:20:41","date_gmt":"2025-05-09T07:20:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new365.azontree.com\/?p=60002"},"modified":"2025-05-09T07:20:59","modified_gmt":"2025-05-09T07:20:59","slug":"mets-shocked-beloved-former-player-with-rejection-i-wanted-to-come-back-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new365.azontree.com\/?p=60002","title":{"rendered":"Mets \u2018shocked\u2019 beloved former player with rejection: I wanted to \u2018come back home\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<nav aria-label=\"articleLabel\">\n<ol id=\"articleLabel__list\">\n<li id=\"articleLabel__listItem\">Mets<\/li>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/ZRcPSOjYQ7hFuUojFd9uqg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTY0MDtoPTQyNw--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_associated_press_484\/8e25e756976d6bb72a7a32e6c0a6b915\" alt=\"Jose Iglesias' latest big hit lifts Mets to 6-2 win over Nationals\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<ul>\n<li><time datetime=\"2025-05-08174671039400013:19:54\">Published: May. 08, 2025, 1:19 p.m.<\/time><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-live=\"polite\">\n<article id=\"arc-YOKU476WKZG5ZKPR4ECAYNNW6E\" data-type=\"article\">\n<div>\n<figure>\n<div>\n<div><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.silive.com\/resizer\/v2\/EJD4VY4USBA5VLOM2DS2EP65JE.jpg?auth=db72f991e3ee92b985f72514278190b7d3420108916d5f3f42d77dcf15dbbb58&amp;width=500&amp;quality=90 500w\" media=\"(max-width: 500px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.silive.com\/resizer\/v2\/EJD4VY4USBA5VLOM2DS2EP65JE.jpg?auth=db72f991e3ee92b985f72514278190b7d3420108916d5f3f42d77dcf15dbbb58&amp;width=800&amp;quality=90 800w\" media=\"(max-width: 800px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.silive.com\/resizer\/v2\/EJD4VY4USBA5VLOM2DS2EP65JE.jpg?auth=db72f991e3ee92b985f72514278190b7d3420108916d5f3f42d77dcf15dbbb58&amp;width=1280&amp;quality=90 1280w\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption>San Diego Padres&#8217; Jose Iglesias is congratulated after scoring during the second inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Monday, April 21, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo\/Jose Juarez)AP<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p id=\"L4YUSFLNQZGGXCM42IVCXCZAEI\">Jose Iglesias still seems to feel the pain of being rejected by the New York Mets this offseason.<\/p>\n<p id=\"QFSRY2FA25GVZM7IEC3UNO47CA\">In speaking to reporters Wednesday before the series finale against the New York Yankees, the San Diego Padres infielder said that he never got an offer in free agency from the Mets, and he was \u201ctotally shocked. &#8230; \u201cThat was a goal, to receive something and come back home,\u201d per Newsday.<\/p>\n<p id=\"YQCL5NZVM5CXVCXMYDS3RRHHP4\">And now, it appears he\u2019s ready to make them pay for it.<\/p>\n<p id=\"CLSSRZRLLJE2ZNNNV6NTDQKTFM\">\u201cI had a dream that I have a walk-off hit against the Mets,\u201d he said. \u201cIt was a blooper over their first baseman . . . I had a dream that I had walk-off against the Mets, and we move forward to the World Series.\u201d<\/p>\n<p id=\"QOW2FNG4RFBWLCG3KHVHD2ERPQ\">Iglesias waited around until he signed a one-year, $3 million contract with the Padres in March. At the time, the Mets had signed Nick Madrigal, who has since suffered a season-ending injury, and pegged him their utility infielder. New York also wanted to allow for roster flexibility for younger infielders Luisangel Acu\u00f1a and Brett Baty.<\/p>\n<p id=\"3OXOAZKVQZAIVNV5YXZLPMTEDE\">Clearly, a front office run by president of baseball operations David Stearns won\u2019t be swayed by good vibes, of which Iglesias provided many last season.<\/p>\n<p id=\"CKCJBORC3BB63D3VE6LTB7LEFA\">After his recall from Triple-A on May 31, Iglesias helped change the course of the Mets\u2019 season \u2014 and not because he became a fan favorite with his hit song \u201cOMG\u201d and positive mindset. He contributed with big hits, stabilized second base by batting .337 with a .708 OPS in the regular season and helped the Mets reach the NLCS.<\/p>\n<p id=\"EPCMYGPDJJGTNJT2WTHEBLJWHE\">He has a .225 average and .551 OPS in 98 plate appearances this season. OMG, was Stearns right to let him walk?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. 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