Nick Morabito Joins the New York Mets Amid a Youth-Driven Roster Shift

The Mets announced the promotion of 23-year-old outfield prospect Nick Morabito from Triple-A Syracuse and the designation of outfielder Austin Slater for assignment. The decision follows a 16-7 win over Washington that lifted the club from a 21-26 record, ending a 12-game April losing streak and sparking a six-of-seven winning run driven by rookie outfielders A.J. Ewing and Carson Benge.

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Morabito, a second-round 2022 draft pick (75th overall) from Gonzaga High School in Washington, D.C., can cover all three outfield spots. In 41–46 Triple-A games he posted a .253/.364/.390 line, .754 OPS, four homers, 17 RBIs and 14 stolen bases, highlighting his speed. His minor-league career features a .287 average and 144 steals (59 in 2024, 49 in 2025). Ewing’s six major-league games have produced a .500 OBP, .294 average and 1.088 OPS; Benge’s May performance shows a .853 OPS, .350 average and two walk-off hits.

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The Mets organization said the move gives Morabito early chances against left-handed pitching and roles as a pinch-runner or defensive replacement. Manager Carlos Mendoza also announced left-handed starter Zach Thornton’s debut, reinforcing the club’s youth-first strategy.

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Analysts note Morabito’s power ceiling is modest compared with Ewing’s, and his roster spot could be short-lived if injuries subside or his performance wanes. Slater’s removal reflects criticism of his .586 OPS over 20 at-bats, indicating a shift toward speed and defense over veteran depth.

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Prospect rankings differ: Keith Law lists Morabito No. 10 in the Mets system, MLB.com ranks him No. 11, while MetsMerized places him No. 15. Triple-A game totals vary between 41 and 46. No direct comments from the Mets’ general manager or president appear in the reports.

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• “With a pair of rookie outfielders already thriving, the New York Mets are set to promote outfield prospect Nick Morabito, who can play all three spots, from Triple A, league sources told The Athletic on Tuesday.” — Will Sammon, The Athletic

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• “The Mets plan to designate outfielder Austin Slater for assignment, and Morabito will be brought in to take his spot.” — Mets organization

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• “Morabito will replace outfielder Austin Slater, who was designated for assignment on Tuesday morning after just nine appearances with the Mets.” — Mets organization

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• “If nothing else, his ability to create chaos on the basepaths will be a huge asset for the Mets to have in their back pocket.” — Athlon Sports

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Morabito is slated to debut in Tuesday’s game in Washington, D.C., likely as a left-field platoon or pinch-running option. The club will also monitor Zach Thornton’s start and the potential activation of prospect Nolan McLean, keeping five top prospects on the active roster as it pursues a playoff push.

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