Rondon signed a minor-league contract with the Mets on Tuesday, Michael Mayer of MetsmerizedOnline.com reports.

Rondon was handed an 80-game suspension Monday after testing positive for Boldenone, a performance-enhancing substance, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Rondon hit a two-run home run in his lone at-bat in an 8-5 win over the Cubs in the first game of Friday's doubleheader.

Rondon entered Sunday's loss to the Royals as a pinch hitter and went 1-for-1 with a run.

Rondon entered Tuesday's loss to the Cubs as a pinch hitter in the sixth inning and slugged a solo home run in his only plate appearance.

Rondon entered Tuesday's win over the Marlins as a pinch hitter in the sixth inning, recording a single and a stolen base with his only plate appearance.

Rondon went 2-for-4 with a walk and a run in a loss to the Reds on Sunday.

Rondon went 2-for-4 with a run in a loss to the Diamondbacks on Sunday.

Rondon's contract was selected by the Cardinals on Saturday.

Rondon (not injury related) is slated to be called up by the Cardinals on Saturday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.