Oct 13, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; New York Mets second base Jose Iglesias (11) reacts before game one of the NLCS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Jose Iglesias signs with Padres as 'OMG' era ends for Mets

Originally posted on New York Mets on SI | By Jake Brown | Last updated Mar 5, 2025 11:39 AM ET

The 'OMG' era is over in Queens.

Jose Iglesias came up in late May to a New York Mets team that was reeling. Iglesias began to play, the team started winning, he released a No. 1 hit song on the Latin charts in 'OMG' and the rest is history.

But now, the Candelita Mets era is also history. The 35-year-old infielder has agreed to a deal with the San Diego Padres, according to Robert Murray of FanSided; the deal is reportedly a minor league contract with a MLB camp invite. Iglesias will get $3 million if in the majors plus $1 million in potential incentives, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post.

Jose Iglesias is headed to the Padres on a minors deal with MLB camp invite @ByRobertMurray & @JonHeyman were on it
— Pat Ragazzo (@ragazzoreport) March 5, 2025

Iglesias hit .337 with a .381 OBP, four home runs, and 26 RBI over 85 games for the Mets in 2024. He dazzled in the field, playing mostly second base over an injured and struggling Jeff McNeil, along with a bit of third base. Iglesias was also clutch for the Mets, hitting .375 with RISP and driving in 23 runs.

This article first appeared on New York Mets on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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