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New York Post
3 days ago
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- New York Post
Mets will ‘continue to monitor' Ronny Mauricio as he rakes in Triple-A
Access the Mets beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Mike Puma about the inside buzz on the Mets. Try it free The Mets did not lose track of Ronny Mauricio since his major league debut in 2023, nor after undergoing ACL surgery in December of that year. Now it's nearly impossible to ignore him as the 24-year-old Dominican is swinging a hot bat for Triple-A Syracuse. Advertisement In his last seven games before Friday night's game against Iowa, Mauricio had gone 14-for-25 (.560) with three home runs and seven RBIs. The infielder is ramping back up to regular reps. He has played in three consecutive contests, but has yet to make the jump to playing three days in a row. Advertisement Still, Mauricio has the Mets' attention. 'He's doing a great job. Number one is health and getting him back and building up the volume. We're continuing to do that,' president of baseball operations David Stearns said before the Mets faced the Rockies on Friday night at Citi Field. 'Any time you see players consistently hit lasers all over the field, which is what he's doing right now in Triple-A, you pay attention. We're paying attention and will continue to monitor that and see where it goes.' Ronny Mauricio, who has been red-hot at Triple-A, works on a hitting drill during Mets' spring training. Corey Sipkin / New York Post Advertisement Mauricio returned to action for the first time in 18 months on April 27 for Single-A St. Lucie, going 1-for-3 with a run scored and a strikeout. The Mets are pleased with Mauricio's progress since, but his impressive numbers are a small sample size. Stearns explained there are no specific thresholds in mind for Mauricio to pass, but a solid foundation at Syracuse while keeping his bat hot will be required. Advertisement 'There aren't specific, 'You need to check this box. You need to check that box,' ' Stearns said. 'I think it's more subjective. Is he comfortable playing the field regularly? Does he look right? Offensively, it sure does seem he got himself right pretty quickly, which is very impressive. He certainly has development left in his offensive game. He's likely never going to be the type of guy with Juan Soto-type plate discipline. But there are probably some strides he can make there. 'I think it's fair if he were 100 percent healthy and has had 200 plate appearances already this year, it's a much easier decision.' Ronny Mauricio connects on a RBI single in 2023. JASON SZENES FOR THE NEW YORK POST While not a pressing decision at the moment, the Mets would have a challenge in finding where Mauricio fits. Mark Vientos is in the DH spot, Brett Baty is hitting confidently and holding down third base, and Jeff McNeil and Luisangel Acuña are at second base. However, Acuña's playing time has dipped since April.
New York Post
3 days ago
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- New York Post
Ronny Mauricio hits massive homer in quest to return to Mets after injury disaster
Access the Mets beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Mike Puma about the inside buzz on the Mets. Try it free Ronny Mauricio continues to send reminders that he was a top prospect not all that long ago. The Mets' infielder hit a mammoth home run to right field Thursday with Triple-A Syracuse to continue his blistering showing in the minor leagues in his return from a torn ACL. Advertisement The 24-year-old now has three homers in just 57 minor-league at-bats. Mauricio had long been hyped as a potential starter for the Mets and he showed promise during his 2023 call-up, hitting .292 with an .852 OPS. That momentum, though, came crashing down after he suffered a torn ACL in Dec. 2023 during a Dominican Winter League game and also underwent a procedure to remove scar tissue. Now that he's healthy again, Mauricio is trying to work his way back to Flushing. He's been spending time at second base and third base during his minor-league stint. Advertisement 3 The camera man even lost the ball. @SNY_Mets/X The Mets have Jeff McNeil and Luisangel Acuna at second base, and Brett Baty can play there too, but the road to Queens may not be completely shut. Advertisement McNeil has underwhelmed the last two years, although he's off to a strong start this year. Acuna has cooled off and lost playing time since winning NL Rookie of the Month for April. Any question about Mauricio's readiness, though, is not a pressing once since the team plans to give him time to build back up after one year away. 3 Mauricio moments before homering Thursday. @SNY_Mets/X Mauricio stayed in the minors once his rehab assignment ended, as Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns said earlier this month. Advertisement The infielder has appeared in just 17 minor-league games thus far. Thursday's solo homer came in the eighth inning of Syracuse's 12-3 win over Iowa, the Cubs' Triple-A affiliate. He went 2-for-4 with two runs scored while playing second base. 3 Mauricio during spring training. Corey Sipkin for the NY POST 'He's still got a little way to go to get back to being a healthy player, to get back into that true baseball shape, ready to compete at a high level in the big leagues,' Stearns said earlier this month. 'It's continuing to get him at-bats, get him reps in the minor leagues.'
Yahoo
21-05-2025
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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. Advertisement 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. Advertisement 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 Related: Mets Owner Steve Cohen Sends Clear Message After Third Straight Loss Related: Mets' Carlos Mendoza Breaks Silence After Disagreement With Juan Soto
Yahoo
21-05-2025
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Mets' Ronny Mauricio homers in second straight Triple-A game, Paul Blackburn tosses seven scoreless innings
Mets prospect Ronny Mauricio continued his hot start in Triple-A, hitting a home run for the second straight game during Syracuse's 5-2 win over the Rochester Red Wings on Wednesday. The 24-year-old had two hits in his first game with Syracuse on Sunday and followed that up with a three-hit game on Tuesday, including his first home run of the season. Advertisement DH-ing on Wednesday, Mauricio hit the two-run homer on a 2-1 breaking ball with one out in the seventh inning, crushing it to right field. Mauricio finished 2-for-2 with two RBI and two walks (one intentional). He also picked up a stolen base after being walked in the fifth inning -- it's his second stolen base in Triple-A. The infielder is now hitting .636 (7-for-11) over three Triple-A games, a big improvement from his rehab assignment with St. Lucie and Binghamton where he had just four hits over 10 games. Prior to being reinstated from the 10-day IL and sent to Triple-A on May 17, Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns said Mauricio will stay in the minors "until we have a need." Advertisement Meanwhile, starter Paul Blackburn (knee) tossed seven scoreless innings in his sixth rehab start (third with Syracuse) as he works his way back to the majors. Blackburn allowed just one hit over 87 pitches, striking out six and walking two. It was by far his best rehab appearance this month, having let up nine earned runs over his previous four starts in May. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said Tuesday that the goal was for Blackburn to throw 80 pitches and if all goes well, the team will have to make a decision on what's next for him.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
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Agustín Ramírez's solo home run (6)
Mets Prospects Highlights | Gomez, Mauricio, Houck | 5/6/25 The St. Lucie Mets took center stage on Tuesday night both on the mound and at the plate. Raimon Gomez's fastball consistently hit over 100 mph on the radar in two innings of work. Ronny Mauricio saved a run with an alert defensive play, then singled and stole a base as he continues his comeback from a torn ACL. Colin Houck, 2023 first-round pick, doubled and tripled in their 6-1 victory. 2:45 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing
