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In Milwaukee, David Stearns built outfield depth both at the major-league level and in the minors. As president of baseball operations for the New York Mets, he’s continued this approach.

Stearns achieved this by signing Jackie Bradley Jr., a former All-Star outfielder, to a minor-league deal midseason. He further bolstered the outfield by adding Eddie Rosario, a 10-year MLB veteran, on another minor-league contract.

Rosario, 32, was most recently with the Atlanta Braves but struggled significantly, batting just .154/.181/.282 with three home runs and nine RBI. His earlier stint with the Washington Nationals also saw poor performance, hitting .183/.226/.329 with a .555 OPS, seven home runs, and 26 RBI.

Mets acquisition of Eddie Rosario is optimistic and risk-free

There is reason to hope Rosario can regain form. After all, it’s only been a year since his last hit.Last season, he batted 255/.305/.450 with a.755 OPS, 21 home runs, and 74 RBI in 142 games for the Braves. In 1121 games, he has hit.262/.298/.450, with 169 home runs and 583 RBIs.

Rosario is an excellent addition to a Mets squad that has rebounded after a rough start. If he demonstrates that he still has something in the tank, the Mets can call him up and use him as an off-the-bench option throughout the regular season and possibly in the postseason. If he achieves the same outcomes as he did in Washington and Atlanta, they can terminate ties for little expense.

A trade like this carries no risk and may have some gain. Stearns has made sound business decisions, which he will undoubtedly continue to do throughout his time in New York.