Mike Puma of the NY Post says that Michael Conforto‘s luck is running out with David Wright nearing a return. Puma reports that Conforto already knows there’s a strong chance he’s the one the Mets send down when the team’s captain makes his expected return on Monday.
“I understand the situation and I know that is a big possibility when David comes back,” Conforto said. “But I’m here now and I can learn as much as I can and try to improve as much as I can and then hopefully I come back for September if they do send me down.”
Even though he’s battling through a 4-for-22 slump at the moment, Conforto has more than held his own in the majors. He’s has a .222/.328/.407 slash line with two home runs and 10 RBI in 54 at-bats, which is a lot better than some expected for a player advancing straight from Double-A.
Perhaps the most impressive part about Conforto’s performance is how he handled himself with such maturity and poise for a 22-year old rookie.
“He has carried himself extremely well on the field, in the clubhouse and with the media and fans,” said Alderson, who selected Conforto from Oregon State with the Mets’ top draft pick in 2014. “The experience now is invaluable.”
Conforto says that he’s gained a lot of confidence from the experience, but he won’t be down for long. He will definitely be back in the majors for the stretch run in September when the rosters expand.
