Outfielder Taylor Kohlwey has signed with the Lengthy Island Geese of the Atlantic League, per a submit on X from Michael Pfaff, the president and CBO of the Geese.
Kohlwey, 29, had signed a minor league take care of the Mets within the winter. He reported to their Triple-A membership however hit a dismal .088/.162/.118 in 37 plate appearances. He was launched final week because the Mets signed Mike Brosseau to a minor league deal.
The Padres gave Kohlwey a short main league debut final 12 months. He acquired into 5 video games, stepping to the plate 13 occasions. He was struck out 5 occasions with two hits, each singles, and no walks. That leaves him with a present batting line of .154/.154/.154. The Friars non-tendered him after the season, which led to his take care of the Mets.
Previous to his struggles with Syracuse this 12 months, Kohlwey’s ends in the minors had been sturdy. Over the 2021-23 seasons, he took 1,572 plate appearances between Double-A and Triple-A. He walked in 12.3% of these whereas solely putting out 17.5% of the time. He hit 31 house runs and produced a mixed batting line of .294/.388/.442 for a wRC+ of 110. He additionally stole 35 bases whereas enjoying all three outfield spots and a little bit of first base.
His gradual begin this 12 months bumped him out of affiliated ball, however he’ll head to the Geese and look to get himself again on monitor. If he’s capable of put just a few good weeks collectively, it wouldn’t be a shock to see him returning to a Triple-A membership through a brand new minor league deal.