Inciarte elected free agency Monday after the Mets outrighted him to Triple-A Syracuse.

EDGE Analysis

Since Inciarte has more than six years of MLB service time, he was able to refuse the assignment to Syracuse after clearing waivers over the weekend. The 31-year-old will look to catch on with another organization as outfield depth.

The Mets outrighted Inciarte to Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

After clearing waivers upon being designated for assignment Thursday, Inciarte looks as though he'll stick around in the Mets organization for the time being. During his two-and-a-half-week stint in the big leagues, Inciarte appeared in 11 games and went 1-for-8 with a run scored.

Inciarte was designated for assignment by the Mets on Thursday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Inciarte joined the major-league roster in late June but drew just one start during his time with the Mets. The 31-year-old went just 1-for-8 with a run over 11 games in the majors but will lose his spot on the 40-man roster after Jeff McNeil (personal) was reinstated from the paternity list Thursday.

The Mets selected Inciarte's contract from Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

To create room for Inciarte on the 40-man roster and 26-man active roster, the Mets designated left-hander Locke St. John for assignment and optioned outfielder Nick Plummer to Triple-A. Inciarte will effectively replace Plummer as the Mets' fourth outfielder, but he shouldn't be expected to receive much playing time while all of Mark Canha, Brandon Nimmo and Starling Marte are healthy and available.

Inciarte agreed Monday with the Mets on a minor-league contract, Andy Martino of SNY.tv reports.

EDGE Analysis

After being cut by the Yankees last week, Inciarte will continue his career with New York's other organization. The three-time Gold Glove Award winner is still capable of providing value on the defensive end, but his anemic bat was the primary reason Atlanta chose to release him last July. Inciarte hasn't appeared in the big leagues since and was let go by the Yankees after producing a .252/.336/.408 slash line over 116 plate appearances at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre this season.

Inciarte was released by the Yankees on Wednesday, Matt Kardos of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Inciarte missed approximately two weeks in early May due to COVID-19 protocols but was back in action over the last month. The 31-year-old appeared in 34 games at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to begin the year, and he slashed .252/.336/.408 with four homers, 12 runs, 11 RBI and four stolen bases. He'll now seek out other opportunities as a free agent.

Inciarte (illness) was reinstated from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre's 7-day injured list Saturday and returned to the lineup Sunday, going 1-for-3 with a run and a stolen base in the club's 3-1 win over Syracuse.

EDGE Analysis

Inciarte was sidelined for approximately two weeks due to COVID-19-related protocols after presumably testing positive for the virus. The veteran outfielder has logged 53 plate appearances through 15 games with the Triple-A club, slashing .298/.377/.447 with two home runs and three stolen bases.

Inciarte was placed on the COVID-19 injured list for an unspecified reason Saturday, Conor Foley of The Scranton Times-Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's not yet clear whether Inciarte has tested positive for COVID-19 or when he'll be able to rejoin the team. After missing out on an Opening Day roster spot, the 31-year-old is slashing .295/.380/.455 with two homers, a double, nine RBI, four runs and two stolen bases at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre this year.

The Yankees reassigned Inciarte to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

With Inciarte out of the picture, Tim Locastro looks to be on track to break camp with the Yankees as their fourth outfielder. Despite possessing a longer track record than Locastro at the big-league level, Inciarte's declining production at the plate in recent years might not be enough to make up for the above-average defense and baserunning he typically brings to the table. After submitting a .244 wOBA in 220 plate appearances over his final two seasons in Atlanta, Inciarte didn't show much improvement this spring, going 4-for-25 at the dish during Grapefruit League play.

Inciarte signed a minor-league contract with the Yankees on Thursday, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Inciarte appeared in 52 major-league games with Atlanta last year and slashed .215/.276/.316 with two homers, 11 runs, 10 RBI and a stolen base. However, the 31-year-old was released in late July before landing a minor-league contract with the Reds. Inciarte will likely compete for a major-league roster spot with the Yankees during spring training in 2022.