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Mets' 38-year old veteran leaves contract to join new MLB team
TL;DR
Tommy Pham, a 38-year-old veteran, has been designated for assignment by the Mets and is now seeking to join a new MLB team. This move comes as the Mets look to reshape their roster.
Key points
- Tommy Pham is a 38-year-old veteran player.
- He was designated for assignment by the New York Mets.
- Pham is looking to join a different MLB team.
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The New York Mets hoped Tommy Pham would help them this season.
Instead, he's looking for a chance to join a different MLB team.
The Mets recently designated Pham for assignment to remove him from the 40-man roster. When that happens, a player goes on waivers.
Pham cleared waivers, though. That would generally lead to his assignment to Triple-A Syracuse.
According to MLB.com's Anthony DiComo, Pham had a clause in his contract that allows him to opt-out rather than head to Triple-A. And DiComo adds that Pham has indeed exercised that clause.
That means Pham is a free agent.
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These veteran clauses exist to allow players to look for another MLB chance rather than playing in the minor leagues.
Pham electing free agency doesn't mean he has another deal lined up already. It simply means that's what he'll be looking for.
Q&A
Why was Tommy Pham designated for assignment by the Mets?
Tommy Pham was designated for assignment by the Mets to remove him from the 40-man roster as part of their roster adjustments.
What does it mean for a player to be designated for assignment in MLB?
When a player is designated for assignment, they are removed from the team's 40-man roster and placed on waivers, allowing other teams the opportunity to claim them.
Which MLB team might Tommy Pham join after leaving the Mets?
As of now, it is unclear which MLB team Tommy Pham will join, as he is currently seeking opportunities after being designated for assignment.