Mets Claim Duke Ellis From White So

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The Mets have claimed outfielder off waivers from the White Sox and optioned him to Double-A Binghamton, with Tim Healey of Newsday among those to relay the news . The Sox designated him for a signment earlier this week. The Mets have had a 40-man vacancy since catcher was designated for a signment last week and wont need to make a corresponding move. Ellis, 26, was just selected to the White Sox roster earlier this month, largely on account of his speed. Signed as an undrafted free agent in 2020, he has stolen 117 bases in the minor leagues while getting caught just 16 times. While with the big league club, the Sox put him into eight games but Monte Morris Jersey mostly as a pinch runner as he only stepped to the plate four times, though he stole four bags in four tries. His work at the plate has been le s impre sive, as hes hit .241/.328/.333 throughout his minor league career for a wRC+ of 88. His 10% walk rate is solid but he has also been punched out at a 25.7% rate. He has just 13 home runs in 961 plate appearances. For the Mets, its an understandable claim. They had an open roster spot to use and Ellis clearly has game-changing baserunning abilities. Since he has a full slate of options, they can give him regular plate appearances in the minors but could perhaps consider bringing him up at some point as a pinch running specialist. Rosters expand in September and clubs often use the extra space for a player like this to improve the chances of scoring in a tight game, particularly in this age with the free runner in extra innings. Paul Millsap Jersey