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NYM • Infielder • #2
2 months ago
Acuña, the NL Rookie of the Month way back in April, has hit .239/.295/.283 in 175 plate appearances for the Mets this season. He’ll likely serve mostly as a defensive replacement at second, though he could start occasionally against lefties.
NYM • Infielder • #2
3 months ago
Acuña was shipped to the minors earlier this month, but he’ll return to New York’s bench as a pinch-running specialist for Sunday’s special matchup at Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
Source: Anthony DiComo
NYM • Infielder • #2
3 months ago
The addition of Cedric Mullins from the Orioles on Thursday has squeezed Acuña off of the Mets’ big league roster for the time being. The 23-year-old has hit just .239/.295/.283 with zero homers, seven RBI and 12 stolen bases in 175 plate appearances with the Mets this season.
NYM • Infielder • #2
3 months ago
The Mets are known to be interested in Luis Robert Jr., and while early reports indicated that talks centered around Mark Vientos, it now appears that Acuña is also an option. That would certainly be more palatable for the Mets. Acuña has elite speed and has shown the ability to play all around the infield and outfield, but he has struggled to hit at the big league level. The Mets have plenty of other young infielders like Brett Baty and Ronny Mauricio, so Acuña seems to be a piece that the Mets would be able to replace more easily than a power bat like Vientos.
Source: MLB.com
NYM • Infielder • #2
4 months ago
This is an interesting move because there doesn’t seem to be an opening for Acuña right now, especially after designating Travis Jankowski for assignment and keeping Mark Vientos, Ronny Mauricio, and Brett Baty all on the active roster. Jeff McNeil could slide to more of a full-time outfield role, but Acuña also played center field in his last two games in the outfield, so maybe the Mets will be moving him out there. Even if he doesn’t play regularly, he will provide defensive versatility and baserunning ability. He was 10-for-65 with no extra-base hits and two walks in his last 36 games before being sent down just two weeks ago. It’s unlikely he’s changed much as a player in that time.
NYM • Infielder • #2
4 months ago
This is an interesting move because there doesn’t seem to be an opening for Acuña right now. This would likely mean the Mets could be sending either Mark Vientos or Ronny Mauricio down to Triple-A. Acuña would provide more defensive versatility and baserunning ability, but he was 10-for-65 with no extra-base hits and two walks in his last 36 games before being sent down just two weeks ago. It’s unlikely he’s changed much as a player in that time.
Source: Jon Heyman
NYM • Infielder • #2
5 months ago
Acuña, the NL Rookie of the Month for April, was 10-for-65 with no extra-base hits and two walks in his last 36 games. That’s a .345 OPS. Just 23, he’ll benefit from playing regularly in Triple-A for a spell.
NYM • Infielder • #2
6 months ago
Acuña takes a seat after starting both games of Sunday’s twin bill against the Cardinals, including his first-ever appearance at the hot corner. It’ll be veteran Jeff McNeil taking a turn at the keystone on Monday night. The 23-year-old former top prospect has been an X-factor for the Mets this season, hitting .298 (25-for-84) with eight stolen bases through 30 games. He’s one of the more interesting talents in the fantasy landscape and it feels like only a matter of time before he puts together a significant fantasy campaign.
Source: MLB.com
NYM • Infielder • #2
7 months ago
It seems like the Mets are prioritizing infield defense over outfield defense. Jeff McNeil is back in center field for the second time in the three games. He didn’t play against a lefty on Sunday, leaving center for Tyrone Taylor.
NYM • Infielder • #2
7 months ago
It will be his third straight start against a right-hander. No word for sure on if it will come at Brett Baty’s expense, but that seems the likeliest scenario. As things stand now, Acuña probably has the better chance than Baty of sticking around once Jeff McNeil returns.
Source: Tim Healey