Jose Reyes returns to Mets, signs minor league contract
- 8 years ago
Shortstop Jose Reyes will return to the New York Mets, the team announced Saturday.
Reyes, 33, became a free agent at 1 p.m. Saturday after being designated for assignment by the Rockies.
The Mets announced the move shortly afterward.
He was let go by Colorado after completing a suspension for violating MLB’s domestic violence policy.
“As I have expressed in the past, I deeply regret the incident that occurred and remain remorseful and apologetic to my family,” Reyes said in a statement.
“I have completed the counseling required by MLB, have been in ongoing therapy, and will continue with counseling g”ing forward.
I appreciate the Mets organization for believing in me and providing the opportunity to come back home to New York.”
Reyes, 33, became a free agent at 1 p.m. Saturday after being designated for assignment by the Rockies.
The Mets announced the move shortly afterward.
He was let go by Colorado after completing a suspension for violating MLB’s domestic violence policy.
“As I have expressed in the past, I deeply regret the incident that occurred and remain remorseful and apologetic to my family,” Reyes said in a statement.
“I have completed the counseling required by MLB, have been in ongoing therapy, and will continue with counseling g”ing forward.
I appreciate the Mets organization for believing in me and providing the opportunity to come back home to New York.”