Wed Mar 05 16:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Padres Sign Singer-Shortstop Jose Iglesias to Minor League Deal
**San Diego, CA – March 5, 2025** – The San Diego Padres have signed former New York Mets infielder Jose Iglesias to a minor league contract, according to reports from Robert Murray of FanSided and Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The deal will pay Iglesias $3 million if he makes the major league roster, with an additional $1 million available in incentives.
Iglesias enjoyed a remarkable season with the Mets in 2024, hitting .333/.381/.448 with 16 doubles, a triple, and four home runs. Beyond his on-field contributions, Iglesias became a fan favorite and a key element in the Mets’ clubhouse culture. His debut single, “OMG,” released at Citi Field in June, became an unexpected anthem for the team and the city of Queens, coinciding with a significant surge in the Mets’ performance. Following the song’s release, the Mets posted a 49-34 record, reaching the National League Championship Series for the first time since 2015.
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