ATLANTA— The New York Mets have signed shortstop Jose Reyes to a minor league contract.
Reyes, 33, played primarily at shortstop for the Mets from 2003-11, but may be used in a utility role in his reunion with the team.
Reyes was cut by Colorado after serving a 59-day suspension for violating Major League Baseball’s domestic violence policy. He became a free agent on Saturday. The Rockies are responsible for the $39 million remaining on his contract, minus the prorated share of the $507,500 major league minimum to be paid by the Mets.
Reyes will report to the Mets’ Class A Brooklyn Cyclones. The Mets say Reyes is expected to play in Sunday’s game.
Reyes could help at more than one position. Third baseman David Wright could miss the remainder of the season following surgery to repair a herniated disk in his neck. First baseman Lucas Duda and outfielder Juan Lagares also are on the disabled list.
