The Mets are in agreement with first baseman on a minor league contract, according to a from Naver Sports (h/t to ). Its a split deal thatd pay Choi at different rates for time spent in the majors versus Triple-A. While the DeAndre Jordan Jersey deals base value is still unclear, Naver reports that the contract could max out at $3.5MM if Choi hits all his performance bonuses. Choi, who turns 33 in May, is seeking to rebound after injuries ruined his 2023 season. The Pirates acquired the eight-year veteran from the Rays last winter to rotate between first base and designated hitter. Choi suffered an Achilles strain within the first two weeks and spent a couple months on the injured list. By the time he returned in early July, he found himself on the trade block. Pittsburgh sent Choi to the Padres alongside at the deadline. Unfortunately, injuries again quickly intervened early in his stint with his new club. A ribcage strain sent him to the injured list by the middle of August. Choi suffered a Lisfranc injury when he fouled a ball off his right foot during his rehab stint. He was reinstated in mid-September but the Padres were out of contention by that point. Choi finished his year with just 119 plate appearances over 37 games. He hit .163/.239/.385 in that minimal sample. Choi was quite a bit better for Tampa Bay over his four and a half seasons there. The left-handed hitter ran a .245/.352/.431 batting line in more than 1500 plate appearances with the Rays. That makes him a sensible depth acquisition on a non-roster deal. The Mets have locked in at first base. It seems likely theyll take a look at at designated hitter, although theyve at least kept tabs on the market for . Choi could look to crack the roster as a lefty bench bat and complement to the righty-hitting Vientos at DH. Jamal Crawford Jersey