The New York Mets signed Adeiny Hechavarria to a minor league contract in mid-February with the idea that he’d be a defensive stalwart backing up shortstop and third base. With a plethora of depth already on the roster, it’ll be interesting to see if Hechavarria makes the Opening Day squad.
First, we must assess the value of the contract Hechavarria signed. Unlike most minor league pacts, his contract includes a whopping $3 million base salary in the majors with up to $2 million in incentives based solely on how much time he spends on the 25-man roster.