Mets Facing Major Decision After Third Straight Loss
The New York Mets' (29-20) star-studded lineup needs a jolt. Despite having four-time All-Star Francisco Lindor, five-time Silver Slugger Juan Soto, and 2022 NL RBI leader Pete Alonso, they haven't scored four runs in a game since May 12.
The Mets have also lost three straight for the first time this season and are 4-6 in their last 10. They're now 1.5 games behind the Philadelphia Phillies (30-18) for first place in the NL East after being on top for most of the year.
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New York might utilize its farm system to help solve its offensive issues, via MLB insider Mike Rodriguez.
New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza© Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
"According to my sources, the Mets' weak offensive performance has led to considering the possibility of calling up Ronny Mauricio from AAA," he reported on Wednesday. "This player has performed excellently..."
"If Mauricio continues on this path and the team's offense does not improve, his call-up could be imminent," he continued.
The Mets signed Mauricio as an international free agent in July 2017 and called him up to the big leagues in September 2023. The 6-foot-4-inch, 166-pounder slashed .248/.296/.347 with two homers and nine RBI in 26 games.
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Mauricio then tore his ACL while playing for Tigres del Licey of the Dominican Winter League three months later and missed the entire 2024 campaign. New York reinstated the infielder from the 10-day IL and optioned him to Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday, and he is hitting .636 (7-for-11) over three games since then.
Mauricio went 3-for-5 with a home run, a double, and two RBI on Tuesday and 2-for-2 with a homer, two RBI, two walks (one intentional), and a stolen base on Wednesday. He is the Mets' No. 9 prospect, via MLB.com.
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