Tim Tebow officially named to Syracuse Mets' Opening Day roster

Carlos Gomez, Rajai Davis and Adeiny Hechavarria among others on Triple-A team

3/30/2019, 1:22 AM
Mar 9, 2019; Fort Myers, FL, USA; New York Mets left fielder Tim Tebow (15) looks on from the dugout priror to the spring training game against the Boston Red Sox at JetBlue Park. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports / Jasen Vinlove
Mar 9, 2019; Fort Myers, FL, USA; New York Mets left fielder Tim Tebow (15) looks on from the dugout priror to the spring training game against the Boston Red Sox at JetBlue Park. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports / Jasen Vinlove

The Triple-A Syracuse Mets have announced their Opening Day roster, and as expected, Tim Tebow is officially on it.

Tebow will continue his unlikely quest toward reaching the majors with the Mets' new Triple-A affiliate after playing 84 games with Double-A Binghamton last season. The 31-year-old former quarterback went 4-for-15 in Spring Training with one RBI and one walk.

He's among several familiar names on the squad. Carlos GomezRajai Davis, and Gregor Blanco are in an outfield which includes Tebow and Rymer Liriano.

Rene Rivera, who was recently brought back on a minor-league deal for veteran depth because Devin Mesoraco is set to retire, is joined by Colton Plaia behind the plate.

The infield consists of Adeiny HechavarriaDanny EspinosaDilson HerreraDavid Thompson and Travis Taijeron

Hector Santiago headlines the pitching staff after losing out on a spot on the big-league roster. Tyler Bashlor, Chris Flexen, Drew Gagnon, Eric Hanhold, Corey Oswalt, Jacob Rhame, Paul Sewald, and Daniel Zamora are all on the 40-man roster. The pitching staff also includes Arquimedes Caminero, Casey Coleman, Ryan O'Rourke and Corey Taylor.


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