The Mets on Thursday made their apparent upgrade in center field, acquiring Jake Marisnick from the Astros. It signals that the Wilpons, despite a new multi-billionaire owner waiting in the wings, are still very much in charge,
Marisnick is said to be a defensive whiz, but the 28-year-old can’t hit worth a lick. He hit .233 last season with 10 home runs and 34 RBIs in 318 at bats. He had similar numbers in 2018, except he batted .211. He also hardly ever walks and strikes out far too often for a player with little power.