The New York Mets made headlines by recalling infielder Ronny Mauricio just ahead of their high-stakes series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Mauricio, once a top prospect and now 24, rejoined the Mets after a strong showing in Triple-A, where he posted a .515 average with three home runs and four stolen bases in just 39 plate appearances His return comes as Mark Vientos hits the injured list with a hamstring strain, opening the door for Mauricio to see regular playing time at third base, second base, and designated hitter.
Mauricio’s comeback to the majors marks his first MLB action since an ACL tear sidelined him in late 2023. Despite the hype, his first game back was a quiet one—he went 0-for-4 with a strikeout in a tough extra-inning loss to the Dodgers Mets manager Carlos Mendoza emphasized that the team isn’t looking for Mauricio to be a savior but sees this as a key opportunity for his development.
The Mets and Dodgers have battled through a tense series, with multiple games going into extra innings and both teams shuffling lineups due to injuries. Francisco Lindor is also day-to-day for the Mets with a broken toe, forcing further adjustments As the series continues, all eyes are on Mauricio’s progress and whether he can deliver the offensive spark the Mets need during this critical stretch of their schedule.
