{"id":689447,"date":"2026-05-03T18:43:18","date_gmt":"2026-05-03T18:43:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/689447\/"},"modified":"2026-05-03T18:43:18","modified_gmt":"2026-05-03T18:43:18","slug":"mets-select-vidal-brujan-designate-eric-wagaman-for-assignment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/689447\/","title":{"rendered":"Mets Select Vidal Brujan, Designate Eric Wagaman For Assignment"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Mets are filling their void at shortstop with Vidal Brujan<\/a>, who had his contract selected ahead of Sunday\u2019s game against the Angels. The club announced first baseman Eric Wagaman<\/a> has been designated for assignment to clear a 40-man spot for Brujan. Infielder Ronny Mauricio<\/a> was placed on the 10-day IL with a fractured thumb, opening up room on the big-league club.<\/p>\n

Brujan bounced around this offseason, landing with the Mets after getting DFAed by the Twins and then the Braves. He met the same fate with New York after falling short of an Opening Day roster spot, but snuck through waivers this time. The 28-year-old had a 62 wRC+ in 24 games at Triple-A Syracuse.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s been several years, but Brujan was once a top prospect in the Rays\u2019 system. He debuted with Tampa Bay in 2021 and spent parts of three seasons with the club. Brujan failed to provide much more than defensive versatility and a bit of speed during his time as a Ray. He was dealt to the Marlins in a small trade in November 2023. Miami gave the infielder his longest look to date in the majors. Brujan slashed .222\/.303\/.319 in a career-high 278 plate appearances in 2024.<\/p>\n

Brujan has major league experience at all four infield positions and all three outfield spots. He\u2019s even made four appearances on the mound. The Mets need him in the infield, specifically at shortstop, and he\u2019s been solid there. Brujan has accrued 4 Defensive Runs Saved in 363 1\/3 MLB innings at the position. He posted 2 DRS in his short stint with Atlanta last season. The Mets are without star shortstop Francisco Lindor<\/a> for the foreseeable future as he deals with a calf strain. Mauricio was set to take over, but now he\u2019s injured himself.<\/p>\n

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