Carlos Delgado exits; Mike Jacobs returns to Mets on minor league deal

Mike Jacobs will return to the Mets on a minor-league deal, just as Carlos Delgado exits, ESPN.com reported. Jacobs, 29, hit .228 with 19 homers and 61 RBI in 434 at-bats for the Royals last season. Kansas City let Jacobs go this offseason.

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