Todd Frazier Signs With The New York Mets

Todd Frazier is changing teams , changing cities , changing uniforms but not changing states.

The third baseman who played for the New York Yankees last season in the Bronx  is now a member of the New York Mets that is located in Queens.

Free-agent third baseman Todd Frazier has signed a two-year, $17 million deal with the Mets, a source told ESPN's Jerry Crasnick. "according to http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/22338554/todd-frazier-joining-new-york-mets

The deal, first reported by The Athletic, is pending a physical. "according to http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/22338554/todd-frazier-joining-new-york-mets

With the signing, Asdrubal Cabrera is expected to be the Mets' starting second baseman in 2018. "according to http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/22338554/todd-frazier-joining-new-york-mets

Frazier, 31, had inked a $12 million, one-year deal with the White Sox last season. They traded him to the Yankees in late July. Frazier, who is from New Jersey, was received warmly when he returned to the New York City area. "according to http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/22338554/todd-frazier-joining-new-york-mets

He replaced Chase Headley at third base, as the Yankees liked Frazier's defense over Headley's. Frazier, known for his big, effusive personality, immediately had an impact in the clubhouse; he took on a leadership role, which is unusual for a player who arrives during the season in a trade. Overall, Frazier hit .213 with 27 homers and 76 RBIs in 147 games. "according tohttp://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/22338554/todd-frazier-joining-new-york-mets

Frazier began his major league career in Cincinnati, where he became a two-time National League All-Star. The Reds traded Frazier to the White Sox prior to the 2016 season. He played in Chicago until this past July. "according to http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/22338554/todd-frazier-joining-new-york-mets

Frazier won the Home Run Derby in 2015. He led Toms River (New Jersey) to the Little League World Series title in 1998."according to http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/22338554/todd-frazier-joining-new-york-mets