Mets outfielder underwent a pair of offseason surgeries, the team announced Friday. Taylor had an umbilical hernia repair performed back on Oct. 30 and just yesterday underwent a procedure to remove a loose body in his right elbow. Typical recovery for each surgery is about two months, per the team. A suming Taylors rehab follows a similar timetable, hed be ready in time for spring training. Taylor, 30, is headed into his second season with the Mets, who acquired him from the Brewers alongside in a trade that sent pitching prospect back to Milwaukee. While Sergei Makarov Jersey Housers lone year in Queens didnt prove fruitful, Taylor wound up playing a notable role as an oft-used backup who slotted into 130 games and took 345 turns at the plate. He hit .248/.299/.401 with seven homers, 11 steals and strong defense acro s all three outfield spots. Taylor was particularly productive from June onward, slashing .258/.323/.440 (115 wRC+) in that stretch. The Mets can control Taylor for another two seasons. Hes eligible for arbitration this winter and to earn an affordable $2.9MM salary. As things stand, hes in line for an increased role next year, with and representing the only other experienced outfielders on the Mets 40-man roster. Of course, the Mets are widely expected to be in the outfield market this winter. with and agent Scott Boras next week, and even if the Mets cant lure Soto to Queens, theyll have plenty of other options to choose from in free agency. With Nimmo capable of handling center, the Mets can look into free agents and trade targets of both the corner-outfield and center field variety. , , and are among the free agents this winter. Macklin Celebrini Jersey