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The Spark in the Dark: Mets Call Up A.J. Ewing Amid Offensive
Desperate for an offensive jolt, the Mets are calling up the 21-year-old outfielder after a blistering start across the minor leagues this spring. Ewing, a 2023 fourth-round pick, has been a nightmare for opposing pitchers, showing a rare blend of plate discipline and elite speed. Triple-A Syracuse: Hitting .326 with five stolen bases in just 12 games.
As the Mets (15-25) prepare to host the Detroit Tigers tonight at Citi Field, the buzz in the clubhouse isn't about the recent skid, but rather the arrival of a new face. On Monday evening, May 11, news broke that the organization is fast-tracking one of its most electrifying prospects, A.J. Ewing, to the Major League roster.
The "Ewing Effect" Arrives in Queens
Desperate for an offensive jolt, the Mets are calling up the 21-year-old outfielder after a blistering start across the minor leagues this spring. Ewing, a 2023 fourth-round pick, has been a nightmare for opposing pitchers, showing a rare blend of plate discipline and elite speed.
Triple-A Syracuse: Hitting .326 with five stolen bases in just 12 games.
Double-A Binghamton: Posted a .349 average and a 1.053 OPS earlier this season.
With Luis Robert Jr. still sidelined by a lumbar spine injury and several core veterans struggling to find their rhythm, the Mets are hoping Ewing's "tough out" mentality can stabilize a lineup that has frequently sputtered in high-leverage situations.
Mets Roster & Rotation Shuffle
Beyond the Ewing promotion, several other moving pieces were confirmed as the team looks to right the ship before this weekend's high-stakes Subway Series:
The Rotation: Left-hander David Peterson is coming off a solid long-relief outing where he tossed five innings with zero earned runs. He is tentatively scheduled to follow an opener this Saturday against the Yankees.
Minor League Depth: The club signed right-hander Xzavion Curry to a minor-league deal. Curry debuted for Syracuse on Sunday, striking out four over five innings.
Injuries: While Ewing provides immediate help, outfielder Mike Tauchman remains at the spring complex in Florida and has yet to resume baseball activities following knee surgery.
Looking Ahead
The Mets open a three-game set against Detroit tonight at 7:10 PM ET. With Carlos Mendoza’s squad currently holding the worst record in the majors, all eyes will be on the young Ewing to see if he can provide the spark necessary to salvage the month of May.