Ji Hwan Bae: Everything you need to know

The Mets reassigned Bae to minor-league camp Sunday. Briefly a member of the Mets' 40-man roster in the offseason after being claimed off waivers in November, Bae was outrighted in January and attended spring training as a non-roster invitee. Despite posting an .871 OPS in Grapefruit League play in addition to providing plenty of speed and the ability to play all three outfield spots, Bae was unable to secure a spot on the Mets' Opening Day roster. He should get the chance to play regularly at Triple-A Syracuse in 2026.

Bae was outrighted to Triple-A Syracuse on Thursday. Bae was claimed off waivers by the Mets in early November, but his time with the team could be brief. He could still have the opportunity to regain his roster spot with a strong showing this spring.

The Mets claimed Bae off waivers from the Pirates on Thursday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. Bae was placed on waivers earlier this week, and he'll have a new home ahead of the 2026 season. The outfielder appeared in 13 games for Pittsburgh during 2025, going 1-for-20 with nine Ks. He slashed .292/.380/.424 with a homer and four stolen bases in 305 plate appearances at Triple-A Indianapolis.