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NEW YORK — The New York Mets have signed infielder Jared Young to a one-year contract, adding depth at first base after star slugger Pete Alonso became a free agent this fall. Young gets a $1.15 million salary while in the major leagues and a $425,000 salary while in the minors. He is a .210 career hitter with two homers, eight RBIs and a .725 OPS in 22 major league games and 69 plate appearances with the Chicago Cubs from 2022-23. He was claimed off waivers by St. Louis in November 2023 and batted .285 with 11 homers and a .917 OPS at Triple-A Memphis this year before getting released by the Cardinals in July.
