Jason Burgos
New York Mets star prospect Carson Benge and AJ Ewing are about to be joined by another one of the club’s top minor league outfielders this week.
Entering May, things looked pretty grim for the Mets. They lost 12 straight at one point in April and had one of the worst records in MLB. However, they started to show some life early this month, and to the joy of New York fans, have gathered some real steam over the last two weeks.
They have won six of their last seven, including getting two of three off in-city rivals the New York Yankees over the weekend, and a wild 16-7 win on Monday against the Washington Nationals, where they scored 10 runs in the 12th inning. Interestingly enough, both Ewing and Benge have played a role in the team’s improved play of late.
The youngsters are bringing life to the clubhouse and energy on the field. Well, it seems the Mets’ decision-makers want to mine more of that electricity to the benefit of their big league roster. According to The Athletic’s Will Sammon, the team plans to promote stud outfield prospect Nick Morabito this week.
What can Nick Morabito bring to NY Mets roster?
Morabito is ranked 11th in the Mets’ farm system on MLB.com and brings more versatility in the outfield because he can play all three spots. The righty was the 75th pick in the 2022 MLB Draft and has gradually moved up their system over the last four years.
He made his Triple-A debut in 2026 and has played well over his first 41 games. Posting a .253/.364/.390/.754 slashline with four homers, 17 RBIs, and 14 stolen bases. While he doesn’t have notable pop in his bat, he has shown good plate discipline and bat-on-ball skills in the minors. But his speed is his big calling card. Making Morabito a base-stealing threat at all times.
The Mets plan to designate outfielder Austin Slater for assignment, and Morabito will be brought in to take his spot. He will get opportunities against lefties and as a pinch runner and defensive replacement option. The idea is to get a look at him and get him a taste of the big leagues before some of their injured veterans come back in the next few weeks.
