The Mets are reluctant to bring back Jose Iglesias despite his desire to return for a couple of reasons: 1) Jeff McNeil ($12 million a year) is thought to be untradeable, and 2) They have high regard and hopes for rookie Luisangel Acuña, who made a big impression late last year.

New York's billionaire owner refuses to overrule his baseball operations staff, who have so far declined to bring Iglesias back.

Why have the Mets stiff-armed a hitter who batted .337 last season and arguably became their most adored ’24 contributor?

Jose Iglesias, the shortstop-turned-musician whose “OMG” single became an anthem for the 2024 Mets, will always be remembered as a symbol of that team. But he’s not likely to reprise his role in 2025.

Jose Iglesias wants to keep the good thing that he created with the New York Mets going. The veteran infielder and pop star, who became the face of the Mets’ 2024 turnaround when he was called up in May,

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One of the more unsung heroes of the New York Mets’ resurgent 2024 season was shortstop and second baseman Jose Iglesias, whose hit song “OMG” became an anthem for the team and whose play on the field helped propel them to their deep postseason run.