Baseball

Mets Add Outfielder Jared Oliva from Giants, Assign to Triple-A Syracuse

by
William Caldwell
June 23, 2026

In a move to bolster their roster, the Mets have claimed outfielder Jared Oliva off waivers from the Giants and promptly assigned him to Triple-A Syracuse. The 30-year-old has had a challenging tenure in the major leagues, amassing a batting line of just .175/.212/.206 over 66 plate appearances, resulting in an 8 wRC+.

Oliva’s performance in Triple-A this season has not been significantly better; he has recorded a .241/.288/.315 line in 60 plate appearances. However, he showcased his potential last year while playing for the Brewers’ Triple-A affiliate, where he hit .252/.335/.413, notching 11 home runs and an impressive 57 stolen bases.

As the Mets welcome Oliva to their organization, they still face the challenge of making a corresponding move on their 40-man roster. Currently, there are 41 players listed, necessitating an adjustment. While there are no clear candidates for a move to the 60-day injured list, several players could be in line for designation for assignment as the team navigates its roster logistics.

Note: This recap is an independently written summary based on publicly available reporting.

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