`OMG'-singing shortstop Jose Iglesias to minor league deal with Padres, AP source says

FILE - New York Mets second baseman Jose Iglesias celebrates on the field after the Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 4 of the National League baseball playoff series, Oct. 9, 2024, in New York.

FILE - New York Mets second baseman Jose Iglesias celebrates on the field after the Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 4 of the National League baseball playoff series, Oct. 9, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)


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A person familiar with the agreement tells The Associated Press that infielder Jose Iglesias has agreed to a minor league deal with the San Diego Padres. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal hadn't been announced. The 35-year-old Iglesias would make $3 million while in the major leagues if added to the Padres' 40-man roster and would have the chance to earn another $1 million in performance bonuses. The singing shortstop hit .337 in 118 games and the song "OMG" that he wrote and sang became an anthem for the Mets' unlikely playoff run.

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