The Mets and outfielder have agreed to a minor league deal, reports . The Boras Corporation client had been spotted in camp earlier today by . McKinney, 30, is a former first-round pick and top 100 prospect. That has led to many big league chances but he hasnt hit enough to take advantage of them, which has pushed him into journeyman mode. He has appeared in each of the past seven seasons, suiting up for the Yankees, Blue Jays, Brewers, Mets, Dodgers, Athletics and Pirates. He only once played more than 84 games in a season, which was 2021, a year in which he played roughly 40 games for three Aaron Whitefield Jersey different clubs. Thats a reflection of his lack of production. Overall, hes had 943 big league plate appearances. His 9% walk rate is solid but he also has a high strikeout rate of 26.8%. His .209/.284/.386 batting line translates to a 79 wRC+, indicating hes been 21% below league average overall. He has continued to produce in the minor leagues, however. Over the past three seasons, he has hit .288/.398/.500 on the farm for a 128 wRC+. That performance, combined with his previous prospect pedigree, has kept him floating around. Cracking the big league roster with the Mets will be a challenge. Their outfield mix consists of , , , , and . Once healthy, could be in that group as well, depending on what happens at second base. The Mets also have and on the roster at present, though both are out of options and might get squeezed in the coming days. McKinney will give them some non-roster depth alongside , and . Even if he doesnt have a great path to Queens, playing for Syracuse will give him a chance to showcase himself for the other 29 clubs. Photo courtesy Ken Blaze, Imagn Images Mike Trout Jersey