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Mets debut No. 11 prospect Nick Morabito Thursday

5/20/2026

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Morabito Debuts

The Mets called up Nick Morabito, who will start left field and bat seventh, for his MLB debut on May 20, 2026 at Nationals Park vs. left-hander Foster Griffin.
He is the Mets’ No. 11 prospect and 2024 Minor League Player of the Year.
His debut follows the Mets’ 16-7, 12-inning win that gave three straight wins as Nolan McLean entered his 10th start with a 2-2 record, 2.92 ERA and 0.96 WHIP.

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Morabito Drafted

Morabito was selected 75th overall in the 2022 MLB Draft after winning Gatorade District of Columbia Player of the Year.
He grew up in McLean, Virginia, playing at Gonzaga College High School near Nationals Park.
His father Brian, a James Madison alumnus, and uncle John, a Wake Forest graduate in the White Sox system, played baseball.
As senior captain, he led Gonzaga to its first WCAC championship in over 20 years.

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Mets Replace

Mets will replace Morabito’s No. 8 jersey before Wednesday’s game after fan backlash.
No. 8 was Gary Carter’s number from 1985-89 and is not retired.
Radio host Howie Rose said issuing the number during the 1986 anniversary season was wrong.
Desi Relaford last wore No. 8 in 2001.
Carter’s Hall of Fame candidacy lacks committee support because he played only five seasons for New York.

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Morabito Debuts

The Mets called up Nick Morabito, who will start left field and bat seventh, for his MLB debut on May 20, 2026 at Nationals Park vs. left-hander Foster Griffin.
He is the Mets’ No. 11 prospect and 2024 Minor League Player of the Year.
His debut follows the Mets’ 16-7, 12-inning win that gave three straight wins as Nolan McLean entered his 10th start with a 2-2 record, 2.92 ERA and 0.96 WHIP.

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