Jed Lowrie, New York Mets finalize $20M, 2-year contract

NEW YORK (AP) — Free agent infielder Jed Lowrie and the New York Mets have finalized a $20 million, two-year contract.
A switch-hitter who turns 35 in April, Lowrie and is coming off his first All-Star season.
“We are really fortunate and thrilled that Jed bought what we were selling,” new Mets general manager Brodie Van Wagenen said Wednesday.
Lowrie played mostly second base for the Oakland Athletics during the past three seasons. Van Wagenen says he will play second, shortst