Tommy Pham, Mets Agree to Minor League Deal The New York Mets have signed veteran outfielder Tommy Pham to a Minor League deal, adding experienced depth to their roster, according to a source shared with MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand. The team has not officially confirmed the agreement. Pham’s contract with the Mets includes a $2.5 million guarantee if he reaches the Major Leagues, with potential additional incentives pushing the total to $3.1 million. The deal also features an opt-out clause set for April 25. Pham is expected to contribute as a reliable outfield option following the injury of Mike Tauchman, who tore his meniscus in his left knee during Spring Training. The 38-year-old outfielder previously spent 79 games with the Mets in 2023, posting an .820 OPS with 10 home runs before being traded to Arizona in July. Despite his age and recent performance, Pham remains a viable addition. In 2025, he hit .245/.330/.370 with 10 home runs for the Pittsburgh Pirates. However, advanced metrics suggest he may have been slightly unlucky. His expected batting average was 13 points higher, and his expected slugging percentage was 40 points higher than his actual output. Pham’s hard-hit rate of 47.2% ranked in the 76th percentile among qualified hitters, a significant improvement from his 42.7% rate in 2024. His plate discipline also showed progress, with a 19.9% chase rate in the top 5% of the game, a 20.9% strikeout rate (his lowest since 2019), and an 11.1% walk rate (81st percentile), his highest since 2021. Defensively, Pham’s range in the outfield was below average, with a -3 Outs Above Average rating from Statcast. However, he contributed +5 defensive runs saved in left field for Pittsburgh. Pham’s postseason experience adds value to his profile. In 37 career playoff games, he has a .315/.331/.#new_york_mets #tommy_pham #mlb_com #statcast #american_league_division_series
