The Mets released Villar on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

After parting ways with the Giants in late May, Villar signed a minor-league deal with the Mets and reported to Triple-A Syracuse. The 28-year-old slashed just .200/.324/.348 with six home runs over 185 plate appearances before losing his spot on the Syracuse roster after the organization promoted first baseman Ryan Clifford from Double-A Binghamton to replace him.

Villar signed a minor-league contract with the Mets on Tuesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Villar elected to become a free agent Thursday after being pushed off San Francisco's 40-man roster, and it took him less than a week to find a new gig. The 28-year-old has gone 4-for-20 in nine MLB games this season but owns an .878 OPS through 66 Triple-A plate appearances. If his performance holds at Triple-A Syracuse, he could join the big club later in the year if New York's infield depth is tested.

Villar cleared waivers Thursday and elected free agency, Justice delos Santos of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Villar was booted off the Giants' 40-man roster Monday to make room for Casey Schmitt's return from the IL, and the former will now look to see what he's worth in the open market. The 28-year-old has gone 4-for-20 with an RBI and four runs scored in nine MLB games this season, but his .368/.439/.439 slash line across 66 plate appearances in Triple-A should be enough to at least attract a minor-league deal.

The Giants designated Villar for assignment Monday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

The move frees a spot on the active roster for the return of Casey Schmitt (oblique) from the 10-day injured list. Villar has been outrighted off the 40-man roster previously, so if he clears waivers again, he would have the ability to elect free agency.

Villar went 1-for-2 with a run scored and two walks in Wednesday's 8-7 loss to the Diamondbacks.

EDGE Analysis

Villar started at first base Wednesday, collecting two free passes for the first time this season. Additionally, the 28-year-old hit an infield single in the fourth inning before coming around to score his first run since April 22. The infielder has made five appearances in May, slashing .222/.462/.222 with a 3:2 BB:K across 13 plate appearances.

Villar went 1-for-3 with two runs scored and a walk during Tuesday's 11-3 loss to the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

Villar posted his first extra-base hit of the season, cracking a double into right field in the third before coming around to score the Giants' first run. The 28-year-old infielder will likely continue to receive playing time against lefties, as Casey Schmitt (oblique) is expected to miss about a month. Villar has appeared in two big-league games this season, going 2-for-7 with three runs scored and a 1:1 BB:K.

Villar went 1-for-4 with a run scored during Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

The 28-year-old infielder made his first appearance of the season, joining the 26-man roster after Casey Schmitt (oblique) was placed on the 10-day injured list. Villar lined a two-out single into left field in the sixth frame before coming around to score on a two-run homer by Sam Huff. Villar played in 15 games at Triple-A Sacramento before joining the active roster, slashing .368/.439/.439 with eight runs scored, seven RBI, a home run and an 8:13 BB:K across 66 plate appearances.

The Giants selected Villar's contract from Triple-A Sacramento on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Villar will take the spot on the Giants' 26-man roster vacated by Casey Schmitt (oblique), who was placed on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. Villar was outrighted to Sacramento after being DFA'd by the Giants on March 25. He's started the Triple-A season slashing .368/.439/.439 with eight walks, eight runs scored, one home run and seven RBI across 66 plate appearances.

Villar cleared waivers Saturday and was sent outright to Triple-A Sacramento, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

EDGE Analysis

Villar will officially remain in the Giants' farm system after being DFA'd by the team Tuesday. The 28-year-old slashed .260/.361/.441 across 482 plate appearances in Triple-A last season, and he's likely destined to spend most of 2025 in the minors as well now that he no longer has a 40-man roster spot.

The Giants designated Villar for assignment Tuesday, Justice delos Santos of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

EDGE Analysis

With the Giants needing to clear room on the 40-man roster and 26-man active roster for reliever Lou Trivino, Villar -- who had no minor-league options remaining -- was deemed expendable. Villar owns a respectable .710 OPS and 93 wRC+ over 358 career plate appearances in the big leagues, but as a 28-year-old who is limited defensively to the corner-infield spots, it's unclear if he'll attract much interest from other clubs via trade or waivers.