NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — It looks like big-hitting outfielder Jay Bruce is on his way back to Flushing.
The Mets have reached a three-year deal worth $39 million with the free agent slugger, WFAN baseball insider Jon Heyman reported.
New York was one of at least four teams interested in Bruce. The Colorado Rockies, Toronto Blue Jay and Seattle Mariners were also in the mix.
The Mets acquired Bruce from the Reds in a midseason trade in 2016, but he initially struggled in the Big Apple, batting .219 with eight home runs in 50 games.