New York Mets
· 2026-07-06
The New York Mets released Grae Kessinger, the grandson of MLB legend Don Kessinger, from their organization during their series with the Braves.
Kessinger had been batting .242 with eight hits, one home run and 12 RBIs in 17 Triple-A games for the Syracuse Mets.
The 28-year-old infielder signed a Minor League deal with the Mets over the offseason and was invited to spring training.
The Mets come into their next game with a 37-53 record, after winning 9-10 @ Atlanta Braves on 2026-07-05.
Grae Kessinger had spent part of two seasons in the MLB with the Houston Astros, batting .131 with eight hits, one home run, one RBI and seven runs.
The New York Mets are currently 14th in the National League, on a W1 streak, and will look to improve their record in upcoming games.
The Mets had dropped each of the first two games against the Braves, losing 14-3 on Saturday, before winning 10-9.
Mike Puma of The New York Post reported that Kessinger is the grandson of former longtime Cubs infielder Don Kessinger, who played 16 MLB seasons.
Don Kessinger made six MLB All-Star Games and won two Gold Glove Awards during his 12-year run with the Cubs.
The Mets will continue their series with the Braves at Truist Park in Atlanta, looking to turn their season around.
Grae Kessinger was picked in the 2nd round of the 2019 MLB Draft and had been in the middle of his first season with the Mets' organization.