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Mets Promote Nick Morabito, Designate Austin Slater

5/19/2026

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Morabito Promoted

The Mets promoted Nick Morabito from Triple-A Syracuse and designated Austin Slater for assignment Tuesday.
Morabito posted a .755 OPS, .253/.364/.390 line, four homers, 17 RBI and 14 steals in 175 Triple-A plate appearances.
Manager Carlos Mendoza may use him as a left-handed platoon, defensive replacement or pinch-runner, adding a fifth top prospect alongside left-handed pitcher Zach Thornton.

Summary

Mets Surge

The Mets have won seven of their last ten games, lifting their record to 21-26.
After a 12-game April skid, they captured six of their last seven outings, including two victories over the New York Yankees.
Rookie outfielders A.J. Ewing (.294 BA, 1 HR) and Carson Benge (.243 BA, 3 HR, 14 RBI) have fueled the surge.
Manager Carlos Mendoza says the youth push aims to keep the Mets in playoff contention despite injuries.

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Morabito Promoted

The Mets promoted Nick Morabito from Triple-A Syracuse and designated Austin Slater for assignment Tuesday.
Morabito posted a .755 OPS, .253/.364/.390 line, four homers, 17 RBI and 14 steals in 175 Triple-A plate appearances.
Manager Carlos Mendoza may use him as a left-handed platoon, defensive replacement or pinch-runner, adding a fifth top prospect alongside left-handed pitcher Zach Thornton.

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