Author: David Melendi

Mets 2025 Prospects: No. 11 Ronny Mauricio

No. 11 Ronny Mauricio, INF B/T: S/R Age: 23 (4/4/2001) Ht: 6’3″ Wt: 166 Acquired: Signed for $2.1 million as an international free agent from the Dominican Republic in 2017 ETA: 2025 2023 Stats: (Missed 2024 with injury) Mets: .248/.296/.347/.643, 2 HR, 9 RBI, 7 SB, 7 BB, 31 SO, 108 PA Triple-A Syracuse: .292/.346/.506/.852, 23 HR, 71 RBI, 24 SB, 35 BB, 97 SO, 532 PA Overview The...

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Stearns: Rotation Looks Encouraging Despite Injuries

Despite injuries to Sean Manaea and Frankie Montas, president of baseball operations David Stearns told reporters Thursday that he feels “pretty good” about the starting rotation. “A number of them came to camp, maybe working on something a little bit different,” he said at a news conference in Port St. Lucie, Fla. “And by and large those new projects have gone...

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Williams, Benge and Tong Highlight Mets Spring Breakout Roster

The kids are ready to break out. Jett Williams, Carson Benge and Jonah Tong headline the list of top Mets prospects on the team’s Spring Breakout roster. MLB Spring Breakout, which debuted last year, is a four-day showcase of prospect-only games, with every team playing at least one game at Grapefruit or Cactus League venues. It runs from March 13-16, and the Mets play the Nationals on...

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Megill Facing Familiar Fight for Fifth Spot

Tylor Megill made his spring debut Tuesday, touched 98 mph with his four-seam fastball, and gave up a run on two hits in 2 2/3 innings. “Feel good,” he told reporters after his 47-pitch outing. “I don’t feel like I’m trying too much. Mechanics feel well. Body feels well. Ball is coming out well. So overall, feel good. Just get ready for the next one and go from...

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Mets 2025 Prospects: No. 13 Boston Baro

No. 13 Boston Baro, 2B-SS-3B B/T: L/R Age: 20 (8/23/2004) Ht: 6’0″ Wt: 170 Acquired: Eighth round of 2023 draft out of Capistrano Valley HS (Mission Viejo, CA) ETA: 2027 2024 Stats: St. Lucie: .288/.368/.399/.767, 4 HR, 42 RBI, 8 SB, 41 BB, 66 SO, 370 PA Brooklyn: .205/.286/.318/.604, 0 HR, 5 RBI, 1 SB, 5 BB, 10 SO, 49 PA Overview Boston Baro impressed in his first full pro season,...

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