On Thursday afternoon, the New York Mets will play their Opening Day game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Citi Field.
Before the new season, the Mets have been busy finalizing their roster from spring training.
Mets Announce Roster Decision On 5-Year Player
GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA – SEPTEMBER 10: Vidal Bruján #17 of the Atlanta Braves throws to first base in the eighth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Truist Park on September 10, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
One of their roster decisions was to option Vidal Bruján.
Bruján is coming off a year where he batted .253 in 60 games for the Chicago Cubs, Atlanta Braves and Baltimore Orioles.
Max Goodman of NJ.com wrote (on Wednesday): “NEWS: The Mets have designated infielder Vidal Brujan, left-hander Bryan Hudson and catcher Ben Rortvedt for assignment”
GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA – SEPTEMBER 06: Vidal Brujan #17 of the Atlanta Braves looks on from third base in the ninth inning against the Seattle Mariners at Truist Park on September 06, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Bruján’s MLB Career
GettyMINNEAPOLIS, MN – JUNE 10: Vidal Brujan #7 of the Tampa Bay Rays celebrates his first career home run as he rounds the bases against the Minnesota Twins in the seventh inning of the game at Target Field on June 10, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)
In addition to the Cubs, Braves and Orioles, Bruján has also spent time playing for the Tampa Bay Rays and Miami Marlins over five seasons.
During the 2024 season, he appeared in a career-high 104 games for the Marlins.
He has batted .199 with five home runs, 48 RBI’s, 76 runs and 16 stolen bases in 261 games.
GettyMIAMI, FLORIDA – JUNE 18: Vidal Bruján #17 of the Miami Marlins singles scoring Nick Gordon to defeat the St. Louis Cardinals in the 10th inning at loanDepot park on June 18, 2024 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
Here’s what people on social media were saying about the decision:
@grumpy86usa: “Bruján didn’t make the team? Who is going to back up SS? I guess Bichette.”
@TonyMetroMLB: “I’m really surprised Vidal Brujan didn’t make the team after the Mike Tauchman injury.”
@pladinosaur: “Jared Young and Lovelady over Brujan and Hudson? Preposterous”
GettyTORONTO, ON – JUNE 30: Isaac Paredes #17 and Vidal Brujan #7 celebrate Paredes solo home run in the fourth inning of their MLB game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on June 30, 2022 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images)
Mets Ahead Of Opener
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 30: Manager Carlos Mendoza #64 of the New York Mets in action against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Citi Field on April 30, 2025 in the Queens borough of New York City. The Diamondbacks won 4-3. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
The Mets have a very talented roster with a lot of notable players.
That said, they are coming off a year where they missed the MLB playoffs after losing their last game of the 2025 regular season to the Miami Marlins.
Following the Pirates, the Mets will head on the road for a series with the Cardinals on March 30 in St. Louis.
New York Mets Announce Roster Decision On 5-Year MLB Player Before Pirates Game