The Mets are bringing back catcher Devin Mesoraco, who was acquired for Matt Harvey last May.
Mesoraco was signed to a minor-league contract and invited to major-league spring training, the club announced Thursday.
“Devin is greatly respected among our pitching staff and is extremely well prepared,” general manager Brodie Van Wagenen said in a statement. “We are hopeful he can contribute in 2019.”
Mesoraco, 30, played in 18 games for the Reds last season before coming to the Mets in the Harvey deal on May 8. He played 66 games for the Mets, hitting .222 with 10 home runs and 30 RBIs. Overall, he hit .221 with 11 home runs and 33 RBIs.
Mesoraco was did his best work last year catching for Jabob deGrom.