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Khalil Lee: Cut by Mets
The Mets released Khalil Lee on Sunday.Lee hasn't hit much at all in the minors over the last two seasons and was removed from the 40-man roster this offseason following an investigation into alleged domestic violence incident. The outfielder will turn 25 next month and will look to catch on in another organization.
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Mets' Khalil Lee: Plan in place
Khalil Lee will report to minor-league camp March 2, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.Lee was originally scheduled to report to the major-league clubhouse at some point this week, but instead the outfielder will not be in camp until the Triple-A portion of the season. He was recently designated for assignment and outrighted off the 40-man roster, and he's currently undergoing investigation into allegations that he physically and verbally abused his ex-girlfriend.
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Mets' Khalil Lee: Sent outright to Triple-A
Khalil Lee was outrighted to Triple-A Syracuse by the New York Mets on Friday.The outfielder was designated for assignment on Monday after the Mets claimed Sam Coonrod off waivers from the Phillies. Lee is currently under investigation stemming from a domestic violence accusation. He appeared in two games for the Mets in 2022, and posted a .699 OPS in 100 games with Syracuse last year.
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Mets' Khalil Lee: Designated for assignment
Khalil Lee was designated for assignment on Monday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.Lee is removed from the 40-man roster to make room for Sam Coonrod after Coonrod was claimed off waivers from the Phillies. The outfielder is currently under investigation from a lawsuit that accuses him of domestic violence. He made just two appearances with the New York Mets in 2022 while going 1-for-2, and he registered a .699 OPS with 10 homers and 14 stolen bases in 100 games with Triple-A Syracuse.
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Mets' Khalil Lee: Sent down Wednesday
Khalil Lee was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.Lee spent a week with the major-league club but appeared in just two games and went 1-for-2 with a three-run home run. The 23-year-old should see more consistent playing time in the minors, while right-hander Yoan Lopez was recalled Wednesday.
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Mets' Khalil Lee: Promoted Wednesday
Khalil Lee was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday, Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News reports.Lee has a .221/.336/.393 slash line over 34 games for Syracuse this season, and he'll now receive his first look in the majors of 2022. The 23-year-old will provide outfield depth while Starling Marte, who hopes to avoid the injured list, nurses a quadriceps injury.
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Mets' Khalil Lee: Heads to minors camp
Khalil Lee was optioned to minor-league camp Monday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.Lee could theoretically have been pushing for an Opening Day roster spot, as he played 11 major-league games last season, but the New York Mets' offseason additions meant he was a long shot at best. He seemingly has little to prove at the Triple-A level, however, having hit .274/.451/.500 across 102 games last season, so he'll have a good shot at getting the call whenever an outfielder ahead of him on the depth chart gets injured.
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Mets' Khalil Lee: Sent back down
Khalil Lee was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse on Thursday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.Lee was recalled by the New York Mets on Wednesday as part of the active roster expansion, but he'll head back to the minors before appearing in a game. Yennsy Diaz was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse to provide an extra bullpen arm.
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Mets' Khalil Lee: Rejoins big club
The New York Mets recalled Khalil Lee from Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.Lee will return to New York for the first time since late May, when the big club was down multiple outfielders due to injuries. The Mets will head into September will all of their key outfielders is optimal health, so Lee isn't likely to see many opportunities in the final month of the season.
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Mets' Khalil Lee: Heads back to Syracuse
The New York Mets optioned Khalil Lee to Triple-A Syracuse on Monday.New York will swap Lee off its active roster in favor of Kevin Pillar (nose), who was reinstated from the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. Lee struggled mightily during his first call-up to the big leagues, which was accelerated by the Mets' numerous injuries in the outfield. The 22-year-old went 1-for-18 with 13 strikeouts during his two-week stint with the big club.