Gosuke

Katoh

Katoh was a second-round pick of the Yankees in 2013, and he briefly surfaced in the majors with the Blue Jays in 2022, collecting a double and walking three times in 11 plate appearances. He signed with the Nippon Ham Fighters after that season, but after not experiencing much success in Japan, he’s chosen to call it a career at age 30.

Katoh was released by the Mets earlier this offseason. The 28-year-old second baseman made his big-league debut this past season, getting into eight games for the Blue Jays before being released in early May and scooped up off waivers by New York. He didn’t end up appearing in a game for the Mets, hitting .219/.305/.377 with nine home runs and seven stolen bases across 329 plate appearances in 81 games for Triple-A Syracuse. He’ll head overseas for the 2023 campaign.

Katoh made his major-league debut this past season, getting into eight games for the Blue Jays, before being cut loose in early May. He was quickly claimed off waivers by the Mets, but didn’t end up getting into a game for New York. The 28-year-old infielder hit .219/.305/.377 with nine home runs and seven stolen bases across 329 plate appearances in 81 games this season at the Triple-A level. He should be able to land a minor league contract with an invite to spring training this offseason.

Katoh was pulled from his game at Triple-A Syracuse on Friday night after Escobar and McNeil were pulled from the their game in the second inning. He isn’t on the 40-man roster though, so promoting him from Triple-A would require an additional move on the Mets part.

Katoh cleared waivers after being designated for assignment and will remain in the organization.

The Mets needed to free up a spot on the 40-man roster for Tommy Hunter to join the big league bullpen on Friday and it looks like Katoh drew the short straw. The 27-year-old hit just .098/.260/.146 in 50 plate appearances at Triple-A Las Vegas.

Katoh has yet to appear in a game this season for the Mets after being scooped up off waivers earlier this month from the Blue Jays.

Katoh was claimed off waivers from the Blue Jays earlier this month and will be looking to make his Mets debut on Tuesday night against the Cardinals. He has one hit -- a double -- in 11 career MLB plate appearances.

Katoh will report to Triple-A Syracuse. He appeared in eight games for the Blue Jays before being designated for assignment earlier this week. The 27-year-old infielder offers some defensive versatility and could emerge as a valuable bench option for the Mets later this season.

The 27-year-old went 1-for-7 (.143) during his brief time with the big league club before being optioned to Triple-A last week. There’s a decent chance that he’ll pass through waivers unclaimed and continue to function as infield depth for the Jays.