Mets Calling Up Nick Morabito
In a continuation of their youth movement, the New York Mets will call up prospect Nick Morabito, as first reported by Anthony DiComo of MLB.com on Tuesday. The team has not yet confirmed the roster move.
Morabito, the club’s No. 11 prospect, is expected to join fellow rookies Carson Benge and A.J. Ewing in the outfield. In a corresponding move, the Mets will designate Austin Slater for assignment.
Nick Morabito Brings Talent
Like Ewing and Benge, Morabito adds speed and athleticism to a surging Mets roster. In 41 games with Triple-A Syracuse, he recorded 37 hits, four home runs, 17 RBI, and 14 stolen bases, slashing .253/.364/.390. Last season at Double-A Binghamton, he tallied 119 hits, 59 RBI, six home runs, and 49 stolen bases in 118 games.
Morabito is the latest prospect to reach the majors after Ewing’s promotion last week. Ewing has made an immediate impact, recording six hits, four RBI, and a home run in his first seven games while slashing .340/.467/.522. Benge has also contributed, posting 38 hits, 17 RBI, three home runs, and seven doubles in 44 games.
With Morabito in the mix, Benge can remain in right field while Ewing handles center. Morabito is expected to play left field, giving Juan Soto additional opportunities at designated hitter as he works through lingering injuries.
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The Mets designated Slater for assignment after he opened the season with five hits and an RBI in 20 at-bats. He is hitting .250 with a -0.1 WAR.
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On Monday evening, the club promoted pitching prospect Zach Thornton to bolster the staff. Thornton, the Mets’ No. 13 prospect, struck out 13 batters in two appearances for Triple-A Syracuse. He will make his first major-league start Tuesday against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park.
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