The New York Mets added several veterans to their roster Monday, including outfielder Melky Cabrera, infielder Gordon Beckham and right-handed pitcher Hunter Strickland.
Cabrera, 35, played for the Pittsburgh Pirates last season, batting .280 with seven home runs in 378 at-bats. In 15 seasons, he has a .285 lifetime average. Cabrera started his career with the Yankees and was on the 2009 team that won the World Series.
Strickland, 31, spent limited time last season with the Mariners and the Nationals, compiling a 5.55 ERA in 24 1/3 innings.