The Mets are taking a shot on Jose Bautista after the Braves gave up on him two days ago.

The Mets agreed to a one-year deal with Bautista on Tuesday, the team announced, as an option for a right-handed bat in the outfield, depleted recently by the losses of Juan Lagares and Yoenis Cespedes. Since Lagares went down Friday with a toe injury — one that requires surgery and likely will keep him out for the rest of the season — the Mets have relied on an all-lefty outfield of Brandon Nimmo, Michael Conforto and Jay Bruce.

Cespedes remains on the disabled list with a right hip flexor strain.

Bautista, having arrived in time for the Mets’ game against the Marlins Tuesday night, was slated to bat fifth and play left field. Phillip Evans, who was recently called up for outfield depth, was optioned back to Triple-A Las Vegas.

Bautista, who played third base for the Braves, adds another veteran bat to the Mets lineup, though his production has dropped considerably in recent years. Atlanta released the 37-year-old on Sunday after he hit .143 with two home runs in 12 games.

Bautista, a six-time All-Star with the Blue Jays, is a career .249 hitter who’s racked up 333 homers and 923 RBIs over 15 years in the majors.