Mets to promote another prospect in Nick Morabito, DFA Austin Slater: Sources
The New York Times • • sports
Key Points:
- The New York Mets plan to promote outfield prospect Nick Morabito from Triple-A, replacing Austin Slater, who is being designated for assignment.
- Morabito, ranked as the Mets’ No. 10 prospect, has a .755 OPS with four home runs and 14 stolen bases in 175 Triple-A plate appearances this season.
- The move clears a 40-man roster spot needed for left-handed pitcher Zach Thornton, who is scheduled to pitch soon.
- Morabito, a versatile outfielder who can play all three positions, is expected to see playing time primarily against left-handed pitchers.
- The Mets’ outfield currently includes Juan Soto, A.J. Ewing, and Carson Benge, with Ewing recently called up and performing well in limited plate appearances.