Khalil Lee - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Mets Release Minor League Outfielder Khalil Lee The Mets have released minor league outfielder Khalil Lee.

MAY 8, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Triple-A Mets release OF Khalil Lee Lee's release comes three months after he was removed from the New York Mets' 40-man roster.

MAY 8, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Released by Mets Lee was released by the Mets on Monday, Michael Mayer of MetsmerizedOnline.com reports.

Impact Lee hasn't hit much at all in the minors the last two seasons and was removed from the 40-man roster this offseason following an investigation into alleged domestic violence. He'll turn 25 next month and will look to catch on in another organization.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will report to MiLB camp March 2 Lee will report to minor-league camp on March 2, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.

Impact Lee was originally scheduled to report to the major-league clubhouse at some point this week, but instead the outfielder will not be in camp until the Triple-A portion of the season. He was recently designated for assignment and outrighted off the 40-man roster, and he's currently undergoing investigation into allegations that he physically and verbally abused his ex-girlfriend.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Khalil Lee back with the Mets this spring despite domestic violence allegations PORT ST. LUCIE— Khalil Lee is back with the Mets. He has a locker in the Major League clubhouse and is listed on the club’ s spring training...

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • BOSTONHERALD.COM

Sent outright to Triple-A Lee was outrighted to Triple-A Syracuse by the Mets on Friday.

Impact The outfielder was designated for assignment on Monday after the Mets claimed Sam Coonrod off waivers from the Phillies. Lee is currently under investigation stemming from a domestic violence accusation. He appeared in two games for the Mets in 2022, and posted a .699 OPS in 100 games with Syracuse last year.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mets claim RHP Sam Coonrod off waivers from Phillies

The New York Mets have claimed reliever Sam Coonrod off waivers from the NL East rival Philadelphia Phillies

FEBRUARY 7, 2023 • Associated Press

New York Mets DFA Khalil Lee Amid Domestic Violence Allegations The Mets have designated outfielder Khalil Lee for assignment amid domestic violence allegations.

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Designated for assignment Lee was designated for assignment on Monday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Lee is removed from the 40-man roster to make room for Sam Coonrod after Coonrod was claimed off waivers from the Phillies. The outfielder is currently under investigation from a lawsuit that accuses him of domestic violence. He made just two appearances with the Mets in 2022 while going 1-for-2, and he registered a .699 OPS with 10 homers and 14 stolen bases in 100 games with Triple-A Syracuse.

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

New York Mets OF Khalil Lee Accused of Assaulting ex-Girlfriend New York Mets outfielder Khalil Lee is in hot water amid accusations that he assaulted his ex-girlfriend.

FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Ex-girlfriend accuses Mets outfielder Khalil Lee of assault and abuse Lee has appeared in 13 major league games over the past two seasons; he joined the Mets via trade in 2021.

FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Burnes, Adames lead Brewers to 10-2 rout of Mets

Corbin Burnes bounced back from his two shortest outings of the season to pitch six innings of two-run ball, Willy Adames got two of his three hits in a seven-run fifth and the Mil...

JUNE 16, 2022 • Associated Press

Sent down Wednesday Lee was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Lee spent a week with the major-league club but appeared in just two games and went 1-for-2 with a three-run homer. The 23-year-old should see more consistent playing time in the minors, while right-hander Yoan Lopez was recalled Wednesday.

JUNE 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Walsh hits for cycle, Trout hits 2 HRs as Angels rout Mets

Jared Walsh had the ninth cycle in franchise history, Mike Trout returned to the lineup and had his 23rd career multi-home run game and the Los Angeles Angels rolled to a 11-6 vict...

JUNE 12, 2022 • Associated Press

Yankees vs. Mets: Who wins in MLB's battle for New York?

With New York's two teams dominating MLB, Jordan Shusterman and Jake Mintz went position by position to decide which squad is better.

JUNE 9, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Yankees vs. Mets: Who wins in MLB's battle for New York?

Promoted Wednesday Lee was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday, Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact Lee has a .221/.336/.393 slash line over 34 games for Syracuse this season, and he'll now receive his first look in the majors of 2022. The 23-year-old will provide outfield depth while Starling Marte, who hopes to avoid the injured list, nurses a quadriceps injury.

JUNE 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Khalil Lee has 3 hits in Syracuse Mets 7-3 win over Rochester It was a sell-out crowd on Education Day at NBT Stadium.

MAY 25, 2022 • SYRACUSE.COM

Mets send outfielders Khalil Lee, Nick Plummer to minors Khalil Lee and Nick Plummer entered spring training considered as depth options for the Mets’ outfield to begin the season, but team brass m...

MARCH 22, 2022 • NYPOST.COM

Heads to minors camp Lee was optioned to minor-league camp Monday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

Impact Lee could theoretically have been pushing for an Opening Day roster spot, as he played 11 major-league games last season, but the Mets' offseason additions meant he was a long shot at best. He seemingly has little to prove at the Triple-A level, however, having hit .274/.451/.500 across 102 games last season, so he'll have a good shot at getting the call whenever an outfielder ahead of him on the depth chart gets injured.

MARCH 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mets newcomer Canha boosted by Showalter's compliments

New to the New York Mets, outfielder Mark Canha has already drawn praise from manager Buck Showalter

MARCH 18, 2022 • Associated Press

Syracuse Mets outfielder named Triple-A all-star Khalil Lee hit .274 with 37 RBIs, 14 home runs this season.

OCTOBER 5, 2021 • SYRACUSE.COM

Mets claim 3-time All-Star reliever Brad Hand from Blue Jays

Looking to bolster their bullpen for a late-season playoff push, the New York Mets have claimed reliever Brad Hand off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • Associated Press

Sent back down Lee was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse on Thursday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Lee was recalled by the Mets on Wednesday as part of the active roster expansion, but he'll head back to the minors before appearing in a game. Yennsy Diaz was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse to provide an extra bullpen arm.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins big club The Mets recalled Lee from Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Lee will return to New York for the first time since late May, when the big club was down multiple outfielders due to injuries. The Mets will head into September will all of their key outfielders is optimal health, so Lee isn't likely to see many opportunities in the final month of the season.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Heads back to Syracuse The Mets optioned Lee to Triple-A Syracuse on Monday.

Impact New York will swap Lee off its active roster in favor of Kevin Pillar (nose), who was reinstated from the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. Lee struggled mightily during his first call-up to the big leagues, which was accelerated by the Mets' numerous injuries in the outfield. The 22-year-old went 1-for-18 with 13 strikeouts during his two-week stint with the big club.

MAY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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