Mets release outfielder Billy McKinney from Triple-A Syracuse roster

The Mets released veteran outfielder Billy McKinney from the Triple-A Syracuse roster.

Mets release outfielder Billy McKinney from Triple-A Syracuse roster

The Mets released veteran outfielder Billy McKinney from the Triple-A Syracuse roster.

McKinney, 30, signed a minor league deal with the Mets in March, joining the organization for a second time. The Mets traded for McKinney in May 2021, and he appeared in 39 games before being designated for assignment. McKinney hit .220 with five home runs and 14 RBI before being DFA’d.

In 33 games with Syracuse this season, McKinney slashed .184/.285/.307 with three home runs and nine RBI.