A day after saying there was little more to do than fill up the bench, Mets GM Sandy Alderson took a step in that direction Friday, with the team agreeing to a one-year deal with infielder Ronny Cedeno, pending a physical, according to sources.
The Associated Press report the contract is worth $1.15 million, plus performance bonuses.
Cedeno, who will be 29 next month, will back up Ruben Tejada at shortstop and be able to fill in for Justin Turner at second base.
Cedeno was the starting shortstop in Pittsburgh a year ago, hitting .249 with two homers and 32 RBIs. The Pirates declined to pick up his option for 2012. His deal with the Mets is believed to be worth just over $1 million.