With utility man Nick Madrigal landing on the 60-day injured list with a fractured shoulder, many observers speculated that the injury could open the door for the New York Mets to a reunion with popular infielder Jose Iglesias.

If Jose Iglesias was surprised to be in a position of limbo four winters running (and eventually signing minor league deals in all four), imagine how he feels today after helping lift the Mets from also-ran status,

Jose Iglesias wants to keep the good thing that he created with the New York Mets going.  The veteran infielder and pop star, who became the face of the Mets' 2024 turnaround when he was called up in May,

The Mets still don't intend to bring back veteran infielder Jose Iglesias after losing Nick Madrigal to injury. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

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Iglesias was a big reason New York enjoyed a summer turnaround last season that ended with the team completing a trip to the National League Championship Series.

Iglesias became a fan favorite and an important clubhouse piece in 2024 with his song, “OMG,” becoming a hit last season. Not only did it play every time Iglesias, who recorded it under his performer name Candelita, came up to bat, but it also blared each time a Mets player hit a home run. The dugout and stands were full of “OMG” signs, too.