Bannon signed a minor-league contract with the Mets on Monday that includes an invitation to spring training.
Analysis: Bannon has seen brief action in the majors for three different teams over the last two seasons, going 2-for-20 at the plate. The 27-year-old spent virtually all of 2023 at Triple-A Sugar Land in the Astros organization, posting an .810 OPS with 18 homers and 12 steals over 95 games. Bannon plays second and third base and can handle shortstop in a pinch.
Rylan Bannon Remains in organization
Bannon cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday.
Analysis: Bannon was designated for assignment by the Astros over the weekend but will remain in the organization after passing through waivers unclaimed. The 27-year-old went 0-for-6 with three strikeouts in the big leagues this season but has a .779 OPS with 15 home runs in 81 games at Triple-A.
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