Mets release third baseman T.J. Rivera

Infielder unable to fully return to form since Tommy John surgery

3/9/2019, 6:58 PM
New York Mets third baseman T.J. Rivera doubles to shallow left advancing a man during the sixth inning against the Oakland Athletics at Citi Field. / Anthony Gruppuso/USA TODAY Sports
New York Mets third baseman T.J. Rivera doubles to shallow left advancing a man during the sixth inning against the Oakland Athletics at Citi Field. / Anthony Gruppuso/USA TODAY Sports

The Mets announced on Saturday that they released third baseman T.J. Rivera

Rivera has struggled to recover from Tommy John surgery he had in September 2017, playing in only a handful of rehab games last season. 
The 30-year-old had not appeared in any Grapefruit League games this spring and his baseball activities remained limited. 

Rivera, a Bronx native, was signed by the Mets in 2011 and made his debut with the team in 2016.

He hit .304/.445/.780 with eight home runs and 43 RBI in 106 games over two seasons with the Mets. 
 

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