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The New York Mets extended catcher Luis Torrens.
The New York Mets locked down catcher Luis Torrens on a two-year, $11.5 million extension, reports Will Sammon of The Athletic.
Torrens was set to be a free agent after the 2026 season. He agreed to a $2.275 million contract through arbitration with the club this past offseason. The veteran backstop has spent the past two seasons in New York.
The 30-year-old Torrens has an uninspiring 79 wRC+ across nine seasons in the big leagues. He’s more known for his glove than his bat. Torrens has racked up 18 Defensive Runs Saved during his time with the Mets.
New York Mets Agree to $11.5 Million Extension With Catcher Luis Torrens
Torrens has scuffled to a .200/.200/.267 slash line in 31 plate appearances this season. He’s scored two runs and knocked in four tallies. Torrens has piled up 3 DRS in just 13 games. The veteran has operated in a backup capacity behind starter Francisco Alvarez.
The Mets acquired Torrens in a cash deal with the New York Yankees in May 2024. He popped three home runs and finished with an 89 wRC+ that season. New York shuffled through several options at the position in 2024. Alvarez, Torrens, Tomas Nido, and Omar Narvaez each recorded at least 69 plate appearances with the big-league club. Alvarez went down with a thumb injury, leading to a mix of backup options handling reps at the position.
Torrens received an extended opportunity with the club last season. A thumb sprain and hamate fracture limited Alvarez to 76 games. Torrens stepped in and slashed .226/.284/.345 over 283 plate appearances. He paced the club in starts behind the plate. Torrens was a below-league-average bat, but racked up 11 DRS at catcher.
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