sentences:  On January 16, 2018, Bruce signed a three-year, $39 million contract with the Mets.For the first half of the season, he struggled offensively, hitting .212 with three home runs and 17 RBIs before being placed on the disabled list on June 19 with a right hip injury that had bothered him since mid-March.In 2018, he hit .223/.310/.370 with 9 home runs and 37 RBIs in 319 at bats.