Jay Bruce is not coming to San Francisco.
The 31-year-old free agent outfielder is returning to New York, reportedly agreeing to a three-year, $39 million deal to stay with the Mets according to multiple national outlets.
The Giants were rumored to have interested in the services of Bruce, and according to USA Today, they were "heavily" in on him.
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Back in December 20, ESPN reported that they Giants wanted to sign Bruce but were not willing to go beyond a three-year deal.
That same day, Bruce's agent went on the radio and made it sound like San Francisco was his client's top choice.
"I think if Jay ends up in San Francisco he'd be thrilled," Matt Sosnick said on KNBR on Dec. 20.
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Bruce began the 2017 season with the Mets but was traded to the Indians mid-season. In 146 games between the two clubs, he hit .254/.324/.508 with 29 doubles, 36 home runs and 101 RBI.