Players who played for the Chicago Cubs and New York Mets
126 players
126 players have played for both the Chicago Cubs and the New York Mets. Steve Trachsel spent the most seasons with the two: 8 with the Chicago Cubs and 6 with the New York Mets. On a roster now: David Peterson, Michael Conforto, Brooks Raley, Jose Quintana, and Christopher Morel. Every season since 1876 is on file.
| Player | Pos | CHC | NYM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Trachsel | SP | 1993–2007 · 8 seasons | 2001–2006 · 6 seasons |
| Todd Hundley | C | 2001–2002 · 2 seasons | 1990–1998 · 9 seasons |
| Jim Hickman | — | 1968–1973 · 6 seasons | 1962–1966 · 5 seasons |
| Howard Johnson | 3B | 1995 · 1 season | 1985–1993 · 9 seasons |
| Tomas Nido | C | 2024 · 1 season | 2017–2024 · 8 seasons |
| David Peterson | SP | 2026 · 1 season | 2020–2026 · 7 seasons |
| Michael Conforto | DH | 2026 · 1 season | 2015–2021 · 7 seasons |
| Daniel Murphy | 1B | 2018 · 1 season | 2008–2015 · 7 seasons |
| Rey Ordonez | SS | 2004 · 1 season | 1996–2002 · 7 seasons |
| Dave Magadan | 3B | 1996 · 1 season | 1986–1992 · 7 seasons |
| Randy Myers | RP | 1993–1995 · 3 seasons | 1985–1989 · 5 seasons |
| Dave Kingman | DH | 1978–1980 · 3 seasons | 1975–1983 · 5 seasons |
| Jerry Morales | CF | 1974–1983 · 7 seasons | 1980 · 1 season |
| George Altman | — | 1959–1967 · 7 seasons | 1964 · 1 season |
| Kyle Farnsworth | RP | 1999–2004 · 6 seasons | 2014 · 1 season |
| Aaron Heilman | RP | 2009 · 1 season | 2003–2008 · 6 seasons |
| Rey Sanchez | 2B | 1991–1996 · 6 seasons | 2003 · 1 season |
| Turk Wendell | RP | 1993–1996 · 4 seasons | 1998–2000 · 3 seasons |
| Ed Lynch | RP | 1987 · 1 season | 1980–1985 · 6 seasons |
| Ray Burris | RP | 1973–1978 · 6 seasons | 1980 · 1 season |
| Cal Koonce | P | 1962–1966 · 5 seasons | 1968–1969 · 2 seasons |
| Brooks Raley | RP | 2012–2013 · 2 seasons | 2023–2026 · 4 seasons |
| Carl Edwards Jr. | RP | 2015–2019 · 5 seasons | 2026 · 1 season |
| Jose Quintana | SP | 2017–2020 · 4 seasons | 2023–2024 · 2 seasons |
| Angel Pagan | LF | 2006–2007 · 2 seasons | 2008–2011 · 4 seasons |
| Matt Franco | 1B | 1995 · 1 season | 1996–2000 · 5 seasons |
| Steve Henderson | RF | 1981–1982 · 2 seasons | 1977–1980 · 4 seasons |
| Dave Hillman | P | 1955–1959 · 5 seasons | 1962 · 1 season |
| Harry Chiti | — | 1950–1956 · 5 seasons | 1962 · 1 season |
| Justin Turner | 1B | 2025 · 1 season | 2010–2013 · 4 seasons |
| Rene Rivera | C | 2017 · 1 season | 2016–2020 · 4 seasons |
| Ronny Cedeno | SS | 2005–2008 · 4 seasons | 2012 · 1 season |
| Henry Blanco | C | 2005–2008 · 4 seasons | 2010 · 1 season |
| Moises Alou | LF | 2002–2004 · 3 seasons | 2007–2008 · 2 seasons |
| Cliff Floyd | LF | 2007 · 1 season | 2003–2006 · 4 seasons |
| Glendon Rusch | RP | 2004–2006 · 3 seasons | 2000–2001 · 2 seasons |
| Jeromy Burnitz | RF | 2005 · 1 season | 1993–2003 · 4 seasons |
| Rick Aguilera | RP | 2000 · 1 season | 1985–1988 · 4 seasons |
| Todd Pratt | C | 1995 · 1 season | 1997–2000 · 4 seasons |
| Anthony Young | RP | 1994–1995 · 2 seasons | 1991–1993 · 3 seasons |
| Jose Vizcaino | SS | 1991–1993 · 3 seasons | 1994–1995 · 2 seasons |
| Chico Walker | 2B | 1985–1991 · 4 seasons | 1993 · 1 season |
| Mike Vail | CF | 1979–1980 · 2 seasons | 1975–1977 · 3 seasons |
| J. c. Martin | — | 1970–1972 · 3 seasons | 1968–1969 · 2 seasons |
| Don Cardwell | P | 1961–1962 · 2 seasons | 1967–1969 · 3 seasons |
| John Stephenson | — | 1967–1968 · 2 seasons | 1964–1966 · 3 seasons |
| Christopher Morel | 1B | 2022–2024 · 3 seasons | 2026 · 1 season |
| Jared Young | 1B | 2022–2023 · 2 seasons | 2025–2026 · 2 seasons |
| Luis Torrens | C | 2023 · 1 season | 2024–2026 · 3 seasons |
| Tyrone Taylor | LF | 2026 · 1 season | 2024–2026 · 3 seasons |
| Chris Flexen | RP | 2025 · 1 season | 2017–2019 · 3 seasons |
| Marcus Stroman | SP | 2022–2023 · 2 seasons | 2019–2021 · 2 seasons |
| Tommy Hunter | RP | 2015 · 1 season | 2021–2023 · 3 seasons |
| Justin Wilson | RP | 2017–2018 · 2 seasons | 2019–2020 · 2 seasons |
| Neil Ramirez | RP | 2014–2016 · 3 seasons | 2017 · 1 season |
| Anthony Recker | C | 2012 · 1 season | 2013–2015 · 3 seasons |
| Mike Baxter | RF | 2015 · 1 season | 2011–2013 · 3 seasons |
| Marlon Byrd | RF | 2010–2012 · 3 seasons | 2013 · 1 season |
| Ramon Martinez | SS | 2003–2004 · 2 seasons | 2008–2009 · 2 seasons |
| Mike DiFelice | C | 2004 · 1 season | 2005–2007 · 3 seasons |
| Felix Heredia | RP | 1999–2001 · 3 seasons | 2005 · 1 season |
| Mike Remlinger | RP | 2003–2005 · 3 seasons | 1994 · 1 season |
| Todd Haney | 2B | 1994–1996 · 3 seasons | 1998 · 1 season |
| Kevin Roberson | RF | 1993–1995 · 3 seasons | 1996 · 1 season |
| Dick Tidrow | RP | 1980–1982 · 3 seasons | 1984 · 1 season |
| Gene Clines | — | 1977–1979 · 3 seasons | 1975 · 1 season |
| Frank Thomas | — | 1960–1966 · 2 seasons | 1962–1963 · 2 seasons |
| Clay Holmes | SP | 2026 · 1 season | 2025–2026 · 2 seasons |
| Craig Kimbrel | RP | 2019–2020 · 2 seasons | 2026 · 1 season |
| Richard Lovelady | RP | 2024 · 1 season | 2025–2026 · 2 seasons |
| Rafael Ortega | CF | 2021–2022 · 2 seasons | 2023 · 1 season |
| Brad Brach | RP | 2019 · 1 season | 2019–2020 · 2 seasons |
| Joe Smith | RP | 2016 · 1 season | 2007–2008 · 2 seasons |
| LaTroy Hawkins | RP | 2004–2005 · 2 seasons | 2013 · 1 season |
| Scott Hairston | LF | 2013 · 1 season | 2011–2012 · 2 seasons |
| Miguel Batista | SP | 1997 · 1 season | 2011–2012 · 2 seasons |
| Geremi Gonzalez | RP | 1997–1998 · 2 seasons | 2006 · 1 season |
| Ricky Gutierrez | 2B | 2000–2001 · 2 seasons | 2004 · 1 season |
| Pat Mahomes | RP | 2002 · 1 season | 1999–2000 · 2 seasons |
| Lance Johnson | DH | 1998–1999 · 2 seasons | 1996 · 1 season |
| Brian McRae | DH | 1995–1996 · 2 seasons | 1998 · 1 season |
| Jason Hardtke | 3B | 1998 · 1 season | 1996–1997 · 2 seasons |
| Calvin Schiraldi | RP | 1988 · 1 season | 1984–1985 · 2 seasons |
| Richie Hebner | 1B | 1984–1985 · 2 seasons | 1979 · 1 season |
| Jerry Martin | 1B | 1979–1980 · 2 seasons | 1984 · 1 season |
| Tom Veryzer | SS | 1983–1984 · 2 seasons | 1982 · 1 season |
| Butch Benton | C | 1982 · 1 season | 1978–1980 · 2 seasons |
| Lenny Randle | DH | 1980 · 1 season | 1977–1978 · 2 seasons |
| Bill Connors | P | 1966 · 1 season | 1967–1968 · 2 seasons |
| Rob Gardner | P | 1967 · 1 season | 1965–1966 · 2 seasons |
| Richie Ashburn | — | 1960–1961 · 2 seasons | 1962 · 1 season |
| Sammy Drake | — | 1960–1961 · 2 seasons | 1962 · 1 season |
| Gabriel Arias | 3B | 2026 · 1 season | 2026 · 1 season |
| Phil Maton | RP | 2026 · 1 season | 2024 · 1 season |
| Genesis Cabrera | RP | 2025 · 1 season | 2025 · 1 season |
| Jorge Lopez | RP | 2024 · 1 season | 2024 · 1 season |
| Anthony Kay | SP | 2023 · 1 season | 2023 · 1 season |
| David Robertson | RP | 2022 · 1 season | 2023 · 1 season |
| Jonathan Villar | SS | 2022 · 1 season | 2021 · 1 season |
| Mychal Givens | RP | 2022 · 1 season | 2022 · 1 season |
| Cameron Maybin | LF | 2020 · 1 season | 2021 · 1 season |
| Jose Lobaton | C | 2021 · 1 season | 2018 · 1 season |
| Robinson Chirinos | C | 2021 · 1 season | 2020 · 1 season |
| Billy Hamilton | RF | 2020 · 1 season | 2020 · 1 season |
| Austin Jackson | CF | 2015 · 1 season | 2018 · 1 season |
| Justin Ruggiano | RF | 2014 · 1 season | 2016 · 1 season |
| Taylor Teagarden | C | 2015 · 1 season | 2014 · 1 season |
| David Aardsma | RP | 2006 · 1 season | 2013 · 1 season |
| Hisanori Takahashi | RP | 2013 · 1 season | 2010 · 1 season |
| Gary Matthews Jr. | CF | 2000 · 1 season | 2010 · 1 season |
| Xavier Nady | RF | 2010 · 1 season | 2006 · 1 season |
| Manny Aybar | RP | 2001 · 1 season | 2005 · 1 season |
| Miguel Cairo | 1B | 1997 · 1 season | 2005 · 1 season |
| Lenny Harris | 1B | 2003 · 1 season | 2001 · 1 season |
| Mark Guthrie | RP | 2003 · 1 season | 2002 · 1 season |
| Raul Gonzalez | — | 2000 · 1 season | 2003 · 1 season |
| Mark Clark | SP | 1998 · 1 season | 1996 · 1 season |
| Yorkis Perez | RP | 1991 · 1 season | 1997 · 1 season |
| Tom Edens | RP | 1995 · 1 season | 1987 · 1 season |
| Ced Landrum | LF | 1991 · 1 season | 1993 · 1 season |
| Tom Filer | RP | 1982 · 1 season | 1992 · 1 season |
| Don Schulze | SP | 1983 · 1 season | 1987 · 1 season |
| Dave Roberts | SP | 1978 · 1 season | 1981 · 1 season |
| Charley Smith | — | 1969 · 1 season | 1965 · 1 season |
| Chuck Estrada | P | 1966 · 1 season | 1967 · 1 season |
| Ed Bouchee | — | 1961 · 1 season | 1962 · 1 season |
Regular season, under every name each club has played as. A season split by a trade counts for both clubs where the game logs reach it (NBA from 1993-94, NFL 1994, NHL 1996, MLB 2001). Longest stay with the two first.