a minor league deal with the New York Mets. He elected free agency on November 2, 2018. Cincinnati Reds On December 4, 2018, Colón signed a minor league deal with the Cincinnati Reds. On September 16, 2019, the Reds selected Colón's contract. Colón was outrighted off the Reds roster following the 2019 season. He became a free agent following the 2019 season. Colón later re-signed with the Reds on another minor-league deal in the offseason. On July 24, 2020, Colón had his contract selected to the 40-man roster. On August 14, Colón was designated for assignment. On August 17, Colón cleared waivers and was outrighted to the Reds alternate training site. Kansas City Monarchs On February 10, 2021, Colón signed with the Kansas City Monarchs of the American Association of Professional Baseball. Toronto Blue Jays On April 24, 2021, Colón signed a minor league contract with the Toronto Blue Jays organization. On December 5, 2021, Colón announced his retirement from professional baseball. Coaching career On January 4, 2022, Colón was hired to serve as the assistant hitting coach for the Northwest Arkansas Naturals, the Double-A affiliate of his former team, the Kansas City Royals. Personal life Colón and his wife, Kayla, have 3 daughters. See also List of Major League Baseball players from Puerto Rico References External links Cal State Fullerton Titans bio 1989 births Living people Kansas City Royals players Miami Marlins players Cincinnati Reds players Cal State Fullerton Titans baseball players Wilmington Blue Rocks players Northwest Arkansas Naturals players Arizona League Royals players Omaha Storm Chasers players Surprise Saguaros players Leones de Ponce players People from Cayey, Puerto Rico Major League Baseball shortstops Major League Baseball players from Puerto Rico New Orleans Baby Cakes players Criollos de Caguas players Gwinnett Stripers players Las Vegas 51s players Louisville Bats players Liga de Béisbol Profesional Roberto Clemente infielders Buffalo Bisons (minor league) players