Looking For Spark, Mets Set To Call Up Tommy Pham

Having lost five in a row and with an offense needing a spark, the New York Mets are turning to journeyman outfielder Tommy Pham to invigorate the team.

Pham is being called up to the Mets from Low A St. Lucie, where he has been getting into game shape, Will Sammon of The Athletic reported Sunday. Pham will join the Mets as they open a series on the road against the two-time World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers. A move related to the 26-man roster will be made, but the Mets currently have three open spots on their 40-man.

The 38-year-old signed a minor-league contract with the Mets on March 27 and had played five games and went 2-for-12 (.167) with a double, an RBI and three runs scored. Last year with the Pittsburgh Pirates, Pham had a .245/.330/.370 slash line with 10 homers and 52 RBIs in 120 games. Pham has played for 10 teams in 12 seasons, including 79 games with the Mets in 2023.

The Mets' offense ranks 23rd in MLB in OPS at .658, including being shutout twice this weekend vs. the A's. The offense has struggled without superstar left fielder Juan Soto, who is on the 10-day injured list with a strained left calf. Soto is expected back around the end of the month.