The Mets have signed infielder/outfielder to a minor league deal, as listed on his at MLB.com. The infielder announced the move on last week. Rondn, 30 in March, has 169 games of major league experience, getting part-time action in four different seasons from 2016 to 2021. He bounced around from the Padres to the White Sox, Orioles and Cardinals in that time, making 380 plate appearances. He hit .216/.274/.353 in that time while playing all four infield positions, the outfield corners and even to sing an inning on the mound. He was non-tendered by the Cardinals after that 2021 campaign and headed into the open market. In April of 2022, it was by Major League Baseball that Rondn was one of three players who received an 80-game suspension after testing positive for the performance-enhancing substance Boldenone. He didnt end up signing with an affiliated club that year, but joined the Toros de Tijuana of the Marcus Morris Sr. Jersey Mexican League for the 2023 season. In 72 games for that club, he slashed .286/.367/.465. He then joined Leones del Caracas of the Venezuelan Profe sional Baseball League for winter ball, hitting.338/.413/.624 in 56 games for that club. It appears those solid numbers in Mexico and/or the gaudy numbers in Venezuela attracted the attention of the Mets. Its po sible hes more of an outfielder now, as thats where he has been playing for the Leones, while the Toros only gave him brief time on the infield last year. The Mets are set to have an outfield of , , and this year, but all of them have dealt with significant injuries, either recently or in their career generally. is on the roster but hes considered a poor fielder and best suited for a designated hitter/bench bat role. could be in the outfield at some point but is slated to be the everyday second baseman for now. To improve that depth, the Mets have signed guys like and to minor league deals but will now add Rondn into that mix as well. The Mets also have questions at third base, with potentially mi sing the upcoming season due to a torn ACL. That leaves them with unproven younger players like and alongside veteran utility guy . If Rondn can still play the hot corner, that could be another path for him to get big league playing time if he can continue hitting the way he has been in winter ball. Paul George Jersey