A former Giants slugger is on the move.
After San Francisco designated infielder David Villar for assignment on May 19, the 28-year-old cleared waivers and elected to become a free agent, where he signed a minor-league contract with the New York Mets, MLB.com's Anthony DiComo reported Tuesday, citing a source.
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SIGN UP HERE Villar spent seven seasons in the Giants' minor-league system and won Pacific Coast League MVP in 2022 with the Sacramento River Cats.
In four seasons with San Francisco at the major-league level, Villar batted .200/.292/.391 with 15 home runs and 41 RBI in 383 plate appearances.