Mets add Trayce Thompson on minor-league deal


Trayce Thompson will get a shot with the Mets.

The Mets are signing Thompson — the younger brother of Warriors star Klay — to a minor league pact, The Post confirmed Wednesday.

SNY first reported the deal.


Trayce Thompson adds outfield depth for the Mets. Getty Images

Thompson has bounced around for parts of seven major league seasons, mostly as a fourth outfielder.

He had a breakout season in 2022, when he slashed .256/.353/.507 with 13 home runs in 80 games with the Dodgers and Padres.

The righty swinger followed it up with a rough 2023, when he posted a .579 OPS in 72 games with the Dodgers and White Sox.


 White Sox center fielder Trayce Thompson makes a diving catch on a ball
Thompson had a breakout 2022 season but struggled to follow up on it. AP

The 32-year-old has played each outfield spot and is out of minor league options.

He will try to compete for a job on a roster that includes Brandon Nimmo, Starling Marte, DJ Stewart and Cooper Hummel, with the Mets expected to sign another outfielder.



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