June 7, 2025

LINK TO ARTICLE: https://shuttersportsmedia.ca/news/f/mets-calling-up-star-prospect-ronny-mauricio?blogcategory=*Olivia+Byrne

With Mark Vientos’ hamstring injury after last night’s win against the Los Angeles Dodgers, David Stearns and the New York Mets needed to find a replacement infielder quickly. Someone who is hot at the plate, a defensive gem in the infield, and a fan-favourite in Triple-A. Who ticks all those boxes better than Ronny Mauricio? 

Mauricio had been a top-100 prospect for several years, who played with the Mets in 2023. In February 2024, he tore his right ACL and was out for the season– resulting in a drop off the charts. In just nine games back with the Syracuse Mets, Mauricio is slashing .515/.564/.818 with three home runs, eight RBIs, and four steals. 

The 24-year-old offers defensive versatility to a Mets team who currently has three position players on the injured list (Nick Madrigal, Jose Siri, and Jesse Winker). During his 2023 stint with the Mets, Mauricio spent most of his time at second base, but also spent time at third base and shortstop. This season in Syracuse, he has played at second and third base, making him a viable candidate for Vientos’ assumed absence. 

The following is an excerpt from his MLB.com prospect profile:

(Mauricio) brings a large presence in the box at 6-foot-3, and he’s capable of making loud contact, especially from the left side; his 117.3 mph exit velocity on a double in his first MLB at-bat was the highest for any Met in 2023. That strength is why he was able to manage 23 homers in Triple-A while running a 49.1 percent groundball rate. Elevating more would give him easy 30-plus-homer pop. He chases pitches of all types, however, and without game reps, it’s worth wondering where the overaggression will be in his return to play in ’25. 

The National League-best Mets are 38-22 on the season and are taking on the Dodgers again on Tuesday night at 10:10 p.m. ET.