Washington previously worked under Mets manager Andy Green when Green managed the Padres.
The Mets are expanding their hitting department for next season, adding Johnny Washington as co-hitting coach on the major-league staff.
Washington is not a new name to manager Andy Green. The two worked together previously when Green was managing the San Diego Padres, giving Washington an existing relationship with the man now running the Mets' dugout.
The move signals the Mets are putting extra resources into their offense heading into next season, opting for a co-hitting coach setup rather than relying on a single lead voice. No further details on the rest of the coaching staff were provided.