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Mets Call Up Vidal Brujan After Mauricio’s Thumb Fracture

5/3/2026

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Brujan Called Up

The New York Mets called up Vidal Brujan from Syracuse on Sunday, May 3 2026, after shortstop Ronny Mauricio fractured his thumb.
Mauricio entered the 10-day injured list, joining shortstop Francisco Lindor on the IL with a calf injury, leaving the Mets short on shortstop depth.
Brujan, 28, posted a .241 average with three doubles, one homer and a .618 OPS in 24 Syracuse games and will serve as a utility option.

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Bichette Joins Mets

Bo Bichette signed a three-year, $126 million free-agent contract with the New York Mets.
The Mets hold baseball’s worst record at 11-22, two games behind the nearest competitor.
Manager Carlos Mendoza said Bo Bichette is “in the conversation” to take over at shortstop.
Ronny Mauricio fractured his left thumb, adding Luis Robert Jr., Jorge Polanco and Kodai Senga to the Mets’ injured list.

History

Historical Context

In 1998 the New York Mets, reeling from a late-season collapse, bolstered a depleted infield by acquiring Gold-Glove shortstop Rey Ordóñez, who set a record of 101 consecutive error-free games. When billionaire Steve Cohen bought the team in 2020, he continued the willingness to spend on midseason adjustments, a pattern that still shapes the franchise.

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Brujan Called Up

The New York Mets called up Vidal Brujan from Syracuse on Sunday, May 3 2026, after shortstop Ronny Mauricio fractured his thumb.
Mauricio entered the 10-day injured list, joining shortstop Francisco Lindor on the IL with a calf injury, leaving the Mets short on shortstop depth.
Brujan, 28, posted a .241 average with three doubles, one homer and a .618 OPS in 24 Syracuse games and will serve as a utility option.

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