Tag: Syracuse Mets

Minors Weekly Report: Wenninger Dominant in Start

Jack Wenninger was finally dominant. In his start, he allowed just a hit and three walks in seven scoreless innings. Wenninger struck out five in what was easily his best start of the season. He now has a 3.48 ERA in 16 appearances (13 starts). For more stats and news around the Mets minor leagues, continue reading the Minors Weekly Report below. Triple-A The Syracuse Mets lost four out of six...

Mets Select, Promote Reliever Guillermo Zuñiga

The New York Mets formally announced they are selecting the contract of, and promoting, right-handed pitcher Guillermo Zuñiga to the major-league roster. They are optioning right-handed pitcher Joey Gerber in the corresponding move. Francys Romero first reported the change. Zuñiga, 27, has 19 2/3 innings of major league experience. These appearances came in 2023 and 2024. His ERA across those...

Mets Minors Recap: Wenninger Dominates For Triple-A Syracuse

Jack Wenninger had been struggling after a strong start to the season. However, on Saturday, he turned in his best start of his season, tossing seven innings of one-hit baseball. Unfortunately, the rest of the teams in the New York Mets’ upper levels of the minor leagues struggled, as Syracuse was the only team to bring home a win. However, JT Benson continues to light it up professionally...

Minor League Players of the Month: June 2026

Incredibly, minor league teams from Single-A to Triple-A are already into the second halves of their seasons. Players at the higher levels already have a full three months of sample size under their belts, and a clear picture is emerging of the quality of seasons they’re going to have. As the weather heated up, so did the bats. Well, for the most part. Don’t look at Ryan...

Minors Weekly Report: Wandy Asigen Makes Pro Debut

Top international Wandy Asigen made his long-awaited professional debut for the Mets after missing the beginning of the Dominican Summer League due to injury. Asigen suited up for the DSL Mets Orange squad on Monday and went 0-for-1 with a walk and a strikeout. In the last international signing class, Asigen notably switched his commitment from the Yankees to the Mets and signed a massive $3.9...

Is It Finally Nate Lavender Time?

Heading into 2024, the hype around Nate Lavender was real. The 2021 14th-round pick cruised through the minors, making it to Triple-A in under two years from when he was drafted. Especially at the time, when the Mets were desperate for left-handed relievers, the lefty Lavender, 26, was on everyone’s radar. Then, seven games into his 2024 season at Triple-A, he tore his UCL. Lavender...

Minors Weekly Report: Nick Morabito Displays Rare Power

Among this past week’s top minor league performances in the Mets’ system was outfielder Nick Morabito, displaying power for the Syracuse Mets. He additionally showed impressive speed on the basepaths and discipline at the plate. His efforts helped the Mets’ Triple-A squad to a series win. Continue reading for the latest stats and news in this week’s Minors Weekly Report....

Mets Minors Recap: Jonah Tong Continues To Struggle

After a breakout 2025, Jonah Tong has not looked like the team’s top pitching prospect this season. He entered Saturday with a 1-5 record in 11 starts, lugging a 6.13 ERA and 1.49 WHIP into his start against Norfolk. He was roughed up again, allowing seven runs (three earned) on eight hits over three innings. Syracuse battled back from 7-2 and 10-5 deficits and scored twice in the ninth,...

What is Going on With Kevin Parada?

Kevin Parada looked done. The 2022 No. 11 overall pick stumbled his way through the minor leagues, failing to produce an OPS above the mid-700s in any of his first three full seasons. After starting 2026 in Double-A—his third year playing at the level—and hitting .184/.298/.224/.522, there was little hope left. Then, he got promoted. It happened two days after Hayden Senger was promoted to the...

Minors Weekly Report: St. Lucie Mets Record No-Hitter

The St. Lucie Mets recorded a no-hitter in their 7-0 win over the St. Lucie Cardinals on Tuesday, June 9. The no-no was the first for St. Lucie in nearly 23 years and it was spearheaded by Cam Tilly and finished off by Elwis Mijares. The Mets wound up riding this no-hitter to a dominant series win. For more on the latest Mets minor league news and stats, continue reading this week’s Minors...

Minors Weekly Report: Binghamton, Brooklyn Break Out with Series Wins

The Binghamton Rumble Ponies and Brooklyn Cyclones, the Mets’ two worst minor league affiliates so far this season, experienced massive success this past week with two huge series wins. Both teams received standout performances from both pitchers and position players. Continue reading for the latest stats and updates across the Mets’ minor leagues. Triple-A Syracuse The Syracuse Mets...

Minors Weekly Report: Santucci, Chirinos Dominate

A couple of Mets pitching prospects had great weeks. Jonathan Santucci, one of the organization’s top arms, allowed just two runs in 9 2/3 innings across two starts. Jose Chirinos, not as highly touted as other pitchers in the Mets organization like Jack Wenninger and Santucci, also pitched well. His latest dominant outing for the St. Lucie Mets not only helped St. Lucie earn a series win,...

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