Mets Call Up Outfield Prospect Nick Morabito

 

Mets OF Nick Morabito (Photo Credits to Ed Delany-MetsMerized)

The New York Mets are promoting top outfield prospect Nick Morabito after they designated Austin Slater for assignment on Tuesday morning.

Morabito, 23, was a second round pick by the Mets in 2022 out of Gonzaga High School in Washington, DC. He is known for hitting for contact, defense in the outfield and amazing speed. 

Morabito had a .754 OPS with four homers, seven other extra-base hits, and 21 stolen bases in 41 games this year for Triple-A Syracuse. He had mostly played centerfield, but can play all three outfield positions and very little experience at second base.

It's possible that Morabito could play left field if Juan Soto goes to DH with his injuries this season. He could also come off the bench as a platoon option against lefties, a late-inning defensive replacement and a pinch-running specialist.

If Morabito plays left field, he would help form one of the fastest and best defensive outfields in baseball with fellow rookies Carson Benge and A.J. Ewing.

Benge and Ewing have been sparkplugs in the Mets improved play in their 11-5 stretch recently and Morabito will only help to add more energy, enthusiasm and excitement to their youth movement.