Former Mets fan favorite signs with AL team

The man they call “Vogey” is returning to some familiar territory.

MLB insider Robert Murray of FanSided reported on Friday that veteran slugger Daniel Vogelbach is signing a deal with the Toronto Blue Jays. Jon Heyman of the New York Post added that the 31-year-old will get a minor-league contract with an invite to MLB camp.

Vogelbach, a lefty masher, has been around the block. He was an All-Star with the Seattle Mariners in 2019 and became a fan favorite with the New York Mets over the last couple of seasons. Vogelbach had a .774 OPS as a Met and multiple iconic moments that made him even more beloved.

As for the Blue Jays, who briefly had Vogelbach during the 2020 campaign, they are getting a player who can provide some similar vibes as their former slugger Rowdy Tellez.