The New York Mets today announced that the club has signed five-time All-Star Adrián González to a one-year contract.
González, 35, has hit over 300 home runs (311), driven in over 100 runs seven times and has earned four Gold Glove Awards during his 14-year major league career.
The 6-2, 215-pounder ranks sixth among active players with 432 doubles and in RBI (1,176) and ninth in home runs. He led the NL with 116 RBI in 2014, led the AL in hits (213) in 2011 and the NL in walks (119) in 2009.
González had 11 straight seasons (2006-2016) where he played 150 or more games before appearing in 71 contests last year and ending up the Disabled List for the first time in his career with lower back discomfort.
González was traded by the Dodgers to Atlanta on December 16, 2017 as part of a five-player deal. The Braves designated González for assignment.
He helped the Dodgers win the NL West for the fifth straight year last season. In 34 career postseason games, the lefthanded-hitter has seven home runs and 21 RBI.
He has batted .288 with a .359 OBP during his major league career with Texas, San Diego, Boston and Los Angeles-NL.
González played for Team Mexico in the 2006, 2009, 2013 and 2017 World Baseball Classic.
To make room on the 40-man roster for Jay Bruce, the Mets designated RHP Kevin McGowan for assignment and to make room for González, the Mets designated RHP Chasen Bradford for assignment.