In need of jolt, Mets plan to call up outfield prospect AJ Ewing: Sources

NEW YORK — Desperately in need of turning their season round, the New York Mets plan to call up high prospect AJ Ewing forward of Tuesday’s sport, league sources informed TheAthletic on Monday.

With Carson Benge within the main leagues, Ewing is the membership’s greatest position-player prospect within the minors. He has performed simply 12 video games at Triple A, the place he has hit .326. He began the season in Double A and had a 1.052 OPS on the degree whereas enjoying sturdy protection in heart area.

Ewing, a fourth-round choose by New York, is the No. 4-ranked prospect within the Mets system, per TheAthletic‘s Keith Law. He has ranked No. 98 on Law’s Top 100 list.

The 21-year-old is thought for his pace and speak to potential. This 12 months, evaluators say he has supplied elite protection in heart area and is beginning to faucet into extra energy. Ewing will not be on the Mets’ 40-man roster. People conversant in the Mets’ decision-making say the membership is hopeful its plus-defense and base working will present a wanted power increase.

The Mets (15-25) personal MLB’s worst file. They have shortstop Francisco Lindor, designated hitter/first baseman Jorge Polanco and heart fielder Luis Robert Jr. on the injured checklist. Their offense is final in a number of classes, together with OPS and wRC+.

In the outfield, the Mets may begin Ewing and Benge at heart area and proper area, with Juan Soto at left area or designated hitter.