Juan Lagares played in eight different MLB seasons for the New York Mets. He appeared in 718 games, had over 2100 plate appearances, and played probably the best center field in Mets history. He was a National League champion in 2015 and won a Gold Glove in 2014.
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David Mermelstein needed emergency surgery after he said Juan Lagares threw a ball into the stands at a game last year that hit him in his left eye.
David Mermelstein, 55, alleges Lagares 'randomly hurled the ball into the ball into the stands at high velocity' to cause his injury
As the Los Angeles Angels were dealing with several injuries to their outfield, the team added some much-needed depth in the form of Juan Lagares, who returned to the organization on a Minor League contract last May.
It’s the first professional trip outside North America for Lagares, who has spent the past 16 years in the affiliated ranks.
With center field playability on his side, it seems likely another organization will take a flyer on Lagares as bench or upper minors depth in the coming days.
Lagares' spot on the active and 40-man rosters will go to fellow outfielder Monte Harrison, whose contract has been selected from Triple-A Salt Lake.
The Angels will hope that Lagares can provide better coverage until Ward can return to regular action.
Outfielder Juan Lagares has been signed to a new minor league deal, and he will report to Anaheim’s Triple-A affiliate.
The longtime Met was one of the best defensive players on the Angels during his time in Anaheim After his eight-year-long tenure with the New York Mets
Juan Lagares hits the game-winning double The Angels are on a roll right now. After they fell behind by a run in the ninth inning, a two-run comeback in the bottom half of the inning gave LA their fourth consecutive win in dramatic fashion.
This hopefully won’t lead to a stint on the injured list for Trout, who has been in typically great form to begin the season.
The Angels have signed outfielder Juan Lagares to a minor league contract. The deal includes an invitation to major league spring training.
The hard-throwing, 31-year-old Strickland is returning to the Mets exactly four weeks after they outrighted him off their roster Aug. 3.
Both players ended up back on the open market after they failed to stick with the Padres.
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