The New York Mets made an under-the-radar signing of a former Houston Astro Tuesday to continue their infield overhaul for 2026.

Mets sign grandson of long-time Cubs All-Star infielder to free agent contract originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The New York Mets made a relatively small free agent signing on Tuesday night, but it has cool ties through baseball history.

There is no universe in which Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns would ever say his team is done adding players. Stearns loves to tinker; he adds during Spring Training and throughout the season.