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New York Mets traded Ken Henderson to the Cincinnati Reds for Dale Murray on May 19, 1978.

New York Mets signed free agent Abraham Nunez on May 19, 2008.

New York Mets signed free agent Matt Festa on May 19, 2024.

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2. Jose Reyes 2356
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9. Pete Alonso 1712
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