The New York Mets signed Nick Madrigal to a split contract, leading to speculation about the re-signing of veteran infielder Jose Iglesias, who remains unsigned despite a standout season. Iglesias provided excellent offensive stats last year, helping the Mets significantly improve their record after joining the team. While Iglesias had a magical year and became a fan favorite, the Mets may hesitate to re-sign him due to concerns about his offensive sustainability and the growing depth of their infield options, although he hasn't been ruled out yet.
Iglesias improbably delivered the best offensive performance of his 12 MLB seasons, hitting .337/.381/.448 with four homers over 291 plate appearances.
Iglesias' arrival on the roster almost exactly coincided with the Mets' turnaround, as the team had a 23-33 record before Iglesias' contract was selected.
Despite all this success, it is understandable why the Mets haven't been proactive in re-signing the 35-year-old.
The Mets may see Iglesias as slightly redundant within the team's crowded infield depth chart, even though Iglesias hasn't been ruled out for a return.
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