Versatility and some success against left-handed pitchers make him an interesting depth piece.
New York Mets fans might accept any sort of replacement for Joey Wendle. The once-gifted defender hasn’t been as steady defensively nor has he contributed much on the offense. As the last of the utility men on the roster with Zack Short designated for assignment last week, the latest Mets free agent signing could help force him out if he doesn’t get it together.
You probably won’t see a Mike Brosseau jersey at Citi Field at any point. The 30-year-old utility man whose primary position has been at third base was signed to a minor league deal by the Mets on Tuesday. Having spent his last two years with the Milwaukee Brewers, it’s a reunion with David Stearns.
Brosseau originally played with the Tampa Bay Rays who purposefully developed him into a candidate to be their newest Ben Zobrist. As a rookie in 2019, he played every position except catcher, shortstop, and center field. The trend continued throughout his MLB career that has resulted in a .242/.313/.428 slash line in 647 plate appearances.
Not excited? Brosseau has done better damage against lefties, slashing .265/.326/.464 in 347 chances with 17 of his 26 career home runs.
