Eric Wagaman

Eric Wagaman
New York Mets – No. 39
Utility player
Born: (1997-08-14) August 14, 1997
Mission Viejo, California, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
September 10, 2024, for the Los Angeles Angels
MLB statistics
(through June 18, 2026)
Batting average.251
Home runs12
Runs batted in65
Stats at Baseball Reference 
Teams

Eric Wagaman (born August 14, 1997) is an American professional baseball utility player for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Los Angeles Angels and Miami Marlins.

Career

New York Yankees

Wagaman was drafted by the New York Yankees in the 13th round, with the 392nd overall selection, of the 2017 Major League Baseball draft. He made his professional debut with the rookie–level Pulaski Yankees.[1] Wagaman spent 2018 with the Low–A Staten Island Yankees, playing in 64 games and hitting .194/.244/.333 with five home runs and 18 RBI.[2]

He split the 2019 campaign between the rookie–level Gulf Coast League Yankees and Single–A Charleston RiverDogs, slashing .233/.293/.342 with seven home runs and 41 RBI over 88 total games.[3] Wagaman did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[4]

Wagaman returned to action in 2021 with the Single–A Tampa Tarpons and High–A Hudson Valley Renegades. In 78 games split between the two affiliates, he slashed .220/.315/.364 with six home runs and 34 RBI in 264 at bats.[5]

Wagaman played 2022 with Hudson Valley and the Double–A Somerset Patriots, playing in 69 games and hitting .258/.346/.468 with a career–high 13 home runs and 32 RBI.[6] He spent the 2023 campaign with Somerset, appearing in 35 games and posting a .320/.382/.500 batting line in 120 at bats with five home runs, 16 RBI, and 13 stolen bases.[7]

Los Angeles Angels

On December 6, 2023, Wagaman was selected by the Los Angeles Angels in the minor league phase of the Rule 5 draft.[8] In 121 games split between the Double–A Rocket City Trash Pandas and Triple–A Salt Lake Bees, he slashed .274/.339/.469 with 17 home runs, 60 RBI, and 10 stolen bases, while playing 42 games in the outfield, 29 games at third base, and 17 games at first base.[9][10] On September 10, 2024, Wagaman was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[11] In 18 games during his rookie campaign (17 at third base and one in left field), he slashed .250/.270/.403 with two home runs and 10 RBI.[9] On November 19, Wagaman was designated for assignment by the Angels.[12] Three days later, the Angels non–tendered Wagaman, making him a free agent.[13]

Miami Marlins

On December 20, 2024, Wagaman signed a one–year, major league contract with the Miami Marlins.[14] He made 140 appearances for the Marlins, batting .250/.296/.378 with nine home runs, 53 RBI, and four stolen bases. On December 29, 2025, Wagaman was designated for assignment by the Marlins following the acquisition of Esteury Ruiz.[15]

Minnesota Twins

On January 2, 2026, Wagaman was traded to the Minnesota Twins in exchange for Kade Bragg.[16] He was optioned to the Triple-A St. Paul Saints to begin the regular season.[17] Wagaman made 18 appearances for the Saints, slashing .159/.284/.254 with one home run, six RBI, and one stolen base.[18] On April 23, Wagaman was designated for assignment by Minnesota.[19]

New York Mets

On April 27, 2026, Wagaman was claimed off of waivers by the New York Mets.[20] He made two appearances for the Triple-A Syracuse Mets, going 3-for-5 (.600) with five RBI. On May 3, Wagaman was designated for assignment by New York.[21] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Syracuse on May 10.[22] On May 26, New York added Wagaman back to their active roster.[23] In his first start for the Mets on May 27, Wagaman hit a home run in his first at-bat against Cincinnati Reds starter, Andrew Abbott, in a 4-2 win.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Yankees' Wagaman goes deep twice, plates six in pro debut for Pulaski". Minor League Baseball. Retrieved September 10, 2024.
  2. ^ "'I'm capable of doing this': Unheralded Yankees prospect Eric Wagaman chases major leagues". trentonian.com. Retrieved September 10, 2024.
  3. ^ "Eric Wagaman - Stats - Batting". fangraphs.com. Retrieved September 10, 2024.
  4. ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved September 10, 2024.
  5. ^ "Eric Wagaman Player Card". baseballprospectus.com. Retrieved September 10, 2024.
  6. ^ "Eric Wagaman Stats & Scouting Report". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved September 10, 2024.
  7. ^ "Eric Wagaman - Baseball Stats". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved September 10, 2024.
  8. ^ "Yankees Lose Most Talent in Rule 5 MLB Draft". baseballessential.com. Retrieved September 10, 2024.
  9. ^ a b "Eric Wagaman," Baseball Reference
  10. ^ "Angels Promote Ex-Yankees Prospect for MLB Debut, Place Anthony Rendon and Ben Joyce on IL". si.com. Retrieved September 10, 2024.
  11. ^ "Los Angeles Angels place Anthony Rendon on injured list". ESPN.com. Associated Press. September 10, 2024. Retrieved May 3, 2026.
  12. ^ Fletcher, Jeff (November 19, 2024). "Angels remove former 1st-round pick Jordyn Adams from 40-man roster". Orange County Register. Retrieved May 3, 2026.
  13. ^ Bollinger, Rhett (November 23, 2024). "Angels non-tender Patrick Sandoval". MLB.com. Retrieved November 9, 2025.
  14. ^ "Marlins agree to 1-year contract with INF Eric Wagaman". ESPN.com. Associated Press. December 20, 2024. Retrieved December 22, 2024.
  15. ^ Casella, Paul; Di Nicola, Christina. "Marlins add speedster Esteury Ruiz in trade with Dodgers". MLB.com.
  16. ^ Leach, Matthews (January 2, 2026). "Twins kick off 2026 by acquiring first baseman Wagaman from Marlins". MLB.com. Retrieved May 3, 2026.
  17. ^ "Twins option Kreidler and Wagaman, putting Gray in position to make team". mlb.com. Retrieved March 28, 2026.
  18. ^ Leach, Matthew (April 23, 2026). "Notes: Roden to miss a month; Bradley set to face former team". MLB.com. Retrieved May 3, 2026.
  19. ^ "Twins Claim Christian Roa, Designate Eric Wagaman". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved May 5, 2026.
  20. ^ Flanigan, John (April 27, 2026). "Mets claim INF Eric Wagaman off waivers from Twins". SNY. Retrieved May 3, 2026.
  21. ^ "Mets to put Ronny Mauricio on IL, may play Bo Bichette at SS". ESPN.com. May 3, 2026. Retrieved May 3, 2026.
  22. ^ "Mets Outright Eric Wagaman". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved May 11, 2026.
  23. ^ "Mets Reinstate A.J. Minter From 60-Day IL, Select Eric Wagaman". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved May 26, 2026.
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