2. New York Mets call up Amed Rosario
Things went pretty bad for the Mets in April. New York posted a losing record and seemingly every key player on the team got hurt. The thing is, the Mets entered the season with a great deal of hope. The first month was abysmal, but it’s still early enough to turn things around.
For that to happen, New York needs a shot in the arm. It needs to take a chance. The Mets need to bring Rosario up to the show.
There’s not much more for Rosario to do at the Minor League level. His glove is already top notch. After he hit .324/.374/.459 between high-A Binghamton and AA St. Lucie in 2016, he’s off to an even better start at AAA Las Vegas in 2017.
Here is Amed Rosario's walk-off 2B in the 11th inning.
He went 2-for-4 including 2 2B + 2 BB. He's now hitting .409 in Triple A.#Mets #LGM pic.twitter.com/zH33aXtFxg— 🍎 BIG APPLE METS ⚾️ (@BigAppleNYM) May 2, 2017
Rosario’s impact in Queens would be different than what Judge is doing for the team in The Bronx. Rosario has pop. But he’d resemble a young Jose Reyes, getting on base and doing damage once there.
It’s the kind of spark that the team needs. The season can still be salvaged, but not with the players currently on the roster. Rosario can be a difference maker. The Mets need to bring him up and let that happen.