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New York Post
3 days ago
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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.'
New York Post
03-05-2025
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- New York Post
Mets' Clay Holmes grinds out six solid innings after rocky start
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 ST. LOUIS — Clay Holmes' chances of finishing six innings appeared slim early on, but then he got rolling Friday. The right-hander was dented in the early innings — surrendering three earned runs — before retiring 10 of 11 batters to complete his night in the Mets' 9-3 victory over the Cardinals at Busch Stadium. Advertisement 'It's a team that puts the ball in play a lot,' Holmes said. 'I am a contact guy, so it really just helped me trust the defense and let them work.' It marked the second time this season the former reliever managed to work through six innings (also previously against the Cardinals). Only compounding the task, Holmes was struck in the ankle by an Alec Burleson line drive in the second inning. Holmes had a rough third inning, in which he surrendered four singles that allowed the Cardinals to go ahead 3-2. Advertisement But only Willson Contreras' single in the sixth stood between Holmes and perfection for the remainder of his outing. 'I think the offense took the pressure off me,' Holmes said, referring to the Mets' four-run fifth inning. 'Them responding the way they did.' Clay Holmes, who allowed three runs in six innings, picked up his fourth win of the season in the Mets' 9-3 victory over the Cardinals on May 2, 2025. AP Advertisement It was a rare double play for the Mets in the National League's monthly awards voting. Pete Alonso, who went 2-for-5 with a two run homer in Friday's win, was named NL Player of the Month on Friday for March/April, with Luisangel Acuña selected as the NL Rookie of the Month for the same time frame. Pete Alonso (right) accepts congratulations from Brandon Nimmo after belting a two-run homer in the Mets' 9-3 win over the Cardinals on May 2, 2025. Jeff Curry-Imagn Images Alonso earned his recognition after posting a 1.131 OPS over 31 games that included seven homers and 28 RBIs. Advertisement Eduardo Escobar (September/October 2022) was the last Mets player before Alonso recognized with the monthly honor. Acuña became the first Mets player recognized as Rookie of the Month since Francisco Alvarez (July 2023) after posting a .698 OPS in his first 27 games that included a .342 on-base percentage and seven stolen bases. With Blade Tidwell scheduled for Sunday's start — it will be his major league debut — manager Carlos Mendoza was asked about top pitching prospect Brandon Sproat's progress at Triple-A Syracuse. Delivering insights on all things Amazin's Sign up for Inside the Mets by Mike Puma, exclusively on Sports+ Thank you Enter your email address Please provide a valid email address. By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Enjoy this Post Sports+ exclusive newsletter! Check out more newsletters 'A little inconsistent — maybe an inning gets away from him,' Mendoza said of Sproat, who has pitched to a 5.48 ERA in six starts for Syracuse. 'But the stuff is still there. That's part of the development — finding a way to get through starts, maybe it's the second time through the lineup or the third time through.' Advertisement A.J. Minter is nearing a decision, according to Mendoza, on which path he will take for the lat strain that landed him on the injured list this week. The lefty reliever's options include season-ending surgery. Danny Young is seeking a second opinion on his left elbow, which was diagnosed with a strain this week. Young is facing possible Tommy John surgery.
