The Cincinnati Reds have four former Mets in their system right now between Marlon Byrd, Josh Satin, Elvin Ramirez and Cam Maron.
Marlon Byrd was given a contract by the Mets a few years ago to resurrect his career. He put up huge numbers for the Mets and was traded with Buck to the Pirates, signed a big contract with the Phillies who later traded him to the Reds.
Josh Satin! Eyebrows! Josh made his debut with the Mets, had some big moments, but never was a critical player. He was granted free agency this year and signed with the Reds. Best of luck! Hope your caterpillars become butterflies in Cinncy!
Elvin Ramirez made his major league debut this season but he didn’t project in the Mets future pen back in 2012. He was signed by the Mets in 2004, selected in the Rule V draft in 2010 by the Nationals, but returned to the Mets. He was then traded to the Angels, signed with the Pirates and most recently signed with the Reds.
Finally Cam Maron was a catching prospect in the Mets organization that has both d’Arnaud and Plawecki. The Mets were not able to protect him in the Rule V draft this year and he was claimed by the Reds.
This series of articles will take us across every organization in baseball and look for former Mets in the majors and minors to see how they are doing, leading up to a “Former Mets Team” to see how the current Mets stack up with pieces we have all over the place. I am still looking for Mets team members on the Pirates, Rangers, White Sox and Tigers. If you any, please let me know!
