Jose Siri’s Mets Tenure Falls Flat - Can a Fresh Start with the Angels Spark a Comeback?
When you look back at the New York Mets’ 2025 season, there’s no shortage of disappointing performances to sift through. But few left a mark - or failed to - quite like Jose Siri. Acquired in a low-stakes deal that sent reliever Eric Orze to Tampa Bay, Siri’s time in Queens was forgettable in all the wrong ways.
It wasn’t the trade itself that stung - Orze didn’t exactly become a bullpen fixture for the Rays. The frustration stems from what Siri didn’t do in a Mets uniform.
In 32 at-bats, he managed just two hits. One came early in the year, the other much later after a lengthy stint on the injured list.
Injuries happen, and Siri can’t be faulted for that. But when he was on the field, he simply didn’t deliver.
The Mets were hoping Siri could step in as a dynamic replacement for Harrison Bader, whose 2024 season fizzled out down the stretch. Instead, Siri’s struggles at the plate and limited impact defensively left the Mets with little choice. He was ultimately let go in favor of Cedric Mullins - a player battling his own set of issues.
Now, Siri’s looking for a second chance, and he’s found one on the West Coast. The Los Angeles Angels have signed him to a minor league deal, offering a shot at redemption with a team that’s long been one of baseball’s more puzzling operations.
A Typical Angels Move - Low Risk, Unclear Direction
The Angels rarely sit out an offseason, but they also rarely go all-in on building a cohesive, playoff-ready roster. Siri’s deal fits their usual mold - low-risk, potentially useful, and maybe a little confusing when you look at the bigger picture.
If Siri makes the big-league roster, he’ll earn $1.6 million. That’s a modest price tag for a player with elite defensive tools and raw athleticism. And while his bat has been inconsistent, there’s still some pop and speed in there when things click.
The Angels’ current center field situation is murky at best. Jo Adell, who showed serious power at the plate last season, is penciled in as the starter.
But Adell’s glove in center has been a liability, and he’s better suited for a corner outfield role. That opens the door for someone like Siri - if he can show enough in spring training.
Elsewhere on the roster, the Angels have made some interesting bets. Jorge Soler is still in the fold after last offseason’s trade with Atlanta, and Yoan Moncada is back on a new deal, though his once-elite glove at third base has taken a step back.
The rotation features talented but unpredictable arms like Grayson Rodriguez and Alek Manoah - both of whom come with question marks. And in the bullpen, the team added Drew Pomeranz, Kirby Yates, and Jordan Romano.
Pomeranz is coming off a strong season with the Cubs, but Yates and Romano are looking to bounce back.
Can Siri Stick This Time?
There’s still something intriguing about Jose Siri. When he’s right, he’s a highlight-reel defender with game-changing speed and sneaky power. But staying healthy and consistent has been the challenge - and it’s what he’ll need to prove this spring to earn another shot in the majors.
For the Angels, there’s no real downside here. If Siri clicks, they’ve got a valuable depth piece or even a potential everyday center fielder.
If not, they move on without much cost. And who knows - if he does find his rhythm, he could become a trade chip down the line.
Whether the Angels would capitalize on that or hold on too long - well, that’s a story we’ve seen before.
For now, Siri gets a fresh start. And the Angels, in classic fashion, add another layer to their ever-complicated roster puzzle.