4 years agoThe New York Mets have agreed to a deal with free-agent center fielder Albert Almora Jr., pending a physical. Almora, a glove-first outfielder, adds to the Mets' depth in the outfield and should serve as either a late-inning defensive option for the Mets or as a part of a platoon in centerfield with left-handed hitter Brandon Nimmo. In 2020, Almora hit just .167 in 30 at-bats playing mainly as a late-inning defensive replacement for the Cubs. In 2019, Almora posted a somewhat mediocre .236/.271/.381 slash line though he did have a career-high 12 home runs and 32 RBIs in 363 plate appearances. Given the likelihood that his playing time will be limited, Almora can largely be ignored in all but the deepest of fantasy formats heading into 2021. Notably, this move may adversely impact Nimmo's fantasy value if he is forced into a platoon-role or loses some at-bats in late-innings.--Nick Ritrivi - RotoBaller
Source: Anthony DiComo on Twitter