MJ Melendez signs free-agent deal with new team. He spent 4 seasons with Royals

Former Kansas City Royals outfielder MJ Melendez has found a new home. On Sunday, Melendez reportedly agreed to a one-year deal worth $1.5 million to join the New York Mets, per MLB insider Jon Heyman ...
Major League Baseball

Mets agree to big league deal with OF Melendez

The Mets on Thursday announced that they've signed outfielder MJ Melendez to a one-year contract. Terms of the deal were not announced, but MLB Network insider Jon Heyman reported the contract is ...

MJ Melendez ‘comfortable’ with outfield versatility after winter ball work in boost to Mets’ depth

MJ Melendez has played several positions over his major league career, but center field isn’t among them. To strengthen his ...

MJ Melendez talks two-homer game, not being worried about outfield competition

Mets OF MJ Melendez feels he's always had power to the opposite field as a lefty hitter but hasn't been able to display it ...
Kansas City Star

KC Royals’ MJ Melendez ‘simplified’ his swing. He knows his chances won’t last forever

MJ Melendez sat solemnly at his locker following the Kansas City Royals’ season-ending loss to the New York Yankees in Game 4 of the American League Divisional Series. The emotions that day at ...
Wichita Eagle

MJ Melendez reflects on slow start with Royals: ‘I know (results) will come’

Kansas City Royals outfielder MJ Melendez (1) takes to the field for introductions during the opening day game Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com Kansas ...