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Mets Sign Tommy Pham to Minor League Deal

3/26/2026

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Pham Signs Minor Deal

The New York Mets signed Tommy Pham, outfielder for the Mets, to a minor league deal with a $2.25 million base salary.
The contract includes an opt-out on April 25.
Pham will start the season in Triple-A after playing for the Mets in 2023 before being traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks.
He spent 2025 with the Pittsburgh Pirates, batting .245.
Carson Benge will debut as the Mets' starting right fielder.

History

Historical Context

Major League Baseball's free agency began in 1976 after an arbitration ruling favored pitchers Andy Messersmith and Dave McNally, allowing players to negotiate contracts independently. This landmark decision, upheld by the courts, transformed player mobility and team strategies, culminating in significant contracts like Tommy Pham's $2.25 million deal with the Mets, reflecting the financial evolution in baseball since then.

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Pham Signs Minor Deal

The New York Mets signed Tommy Pham, outfielder for the Mets, to a minor league deal with a $2.25 million base salary.
The contract includes an opt-out on April 25.
Pham will start the season in Triple-A after playing for the Mets in 2023 before being traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks.
He spent 2025 with the Pittsburgh Pirates, batting .245.
Carson Benge will debut as the Mets' starting right fielder.

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