Despite the Mets ’interest, Jackie Bradley Jr. brings his talents to Milwaukee.
The former Red Sox cameraman signs a two-year, $ 24 million deal with the Brewers, according to ESPN. The agreement includes a deactivation after the first year.
Bradley Jr. he is one of the best defensive players in the league as he won a gold glove in 2018 and was the best player left in free agency. His bat is more scratched, he has a career-beating average of .239, but hit .283 with seven homers in the reduced 2020 campaign.
The Mets were in talks with Bradley Jr. after losing to the Blue Jays in the George Springer draw. The Mets eventually opted for smaller ticket options, signing Kevin Pillar and Albert Almora.
Pillar and Almora are expected to compete in midfield in time with Brandon Nimmo.