The Mets on Monday saw Robinson Cano hit the injured list and a possible option to replace him get plucked off the scrap heap by a rival.

Former Amazin’ fan favorite Asdrubal Cabrera signed with the Nationals, according to MLB Network, following his release from the Rangers on Saturday after a disappointing campaign in which he hit just .235/.318/.393 with 12 home runs and 51 RBIs in 93 games.

The 33-year-old infielder’s most recent success came in a three-year stint with the Mets, when he became beloved in Queens for playing through injuries and hit .267/.279/.464 with 55 home runs and 179 RBIs in 374 games. Upon getting traded to the Phillies last season though, he struggled, before ending up with Texas this year.

For the Nats, it’s a low-risk deal that adds some depth with Howie Kendrick on the IL. The Post’s Mike Puma reported that the Mets were opening up to the idea of bringing back the versatile Cabrera with Cano (hamstring strain) going to the IL.

Cabrera’s major-league deal comes a day after the Nationals signed another former Met, T.J. Rivera, out of the independent Atlantic League to a minor league contract.