CHICAGO — Pablo Reyes’ speed and versatility were two appealing traits to Mets officials when considering September roster additions.
The team on Sunday selected the veteran utilityman from Triple-A Syracuse with an eye toward bolstering the bench.
Reyes appeared in 21 games for the Red Sox this season before he was designated for assignment.
“He’s been in this league before and there’s a lot of different ways he can impact the game and help you win,” manager Carlos Mendoza said.
The Mets also recalled reliever Alex Young to provide an additional lefty arm in the bullpen.
Young appeared in seven games for the Mets before he was optioned to Syracuse in August and pitched to a 1.29 ERA.
The additions gave the Mets a full September roster of 28 players.
Mendoza noted that changes are still possible as warranted.
Among the players bypassed for Reyes was Luisangel Acuña, who fit a similar profile as a speed option with versatility.
Acuña, who arrived last summer in the trade that sent Max Scherzer to Texas, has 36 stolen bases for Syracuse, but he has struggled at the plate with a .676 OPS.
Mendoza said Acuña was considered, but the organization would prefer to keep him playing every day at Syracuse rather than keeping him on the bench in the major leagues.
