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NYM • Infielder • #10
about 1 month ago
Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said earlier this offseason that Brett Baty would get the majority of playing time at third base in 2026, but it’s noteworthy that Mauricio is being used exclusively at third in the winter leagues. He’s a player who has played shortstop, second base, and outfield as well, so the Mets may be looking to position him as the primary competition for Baty at third base.
Source: Johnny Trujillo
NYM • Infielder • #10
6 months ago
The 24-year-old infielder singled off of Spencer Bivens in the third inning but was erased on a fielder’s choice. He then smacked an RBI double in the fifth that briefly gave the Mets a 2-1 advantage. Mauricio followed that up with a 398-foot (104.7 mph EV) solo shot into McCovey Cove off of All-Star right-hander Randy Rodríguez that tied the game at 3-3 in the seventh. He also led off the ninth inning with a double. With his four-hit attack, Mauricio is now slashing .252/.320/.441 with five homers, eight RBI and three stolen bases over his first 122 plate appearances with the Mets this season.
NYM • Infielder • #10
6 months ago
Right after Francisco Alvarez had slugged a game-tying two-run homer with two outs in the fifth inning, Mauricio smacked a single into right field off of Kyle Hendricks. He then swiped second base and raced around to score the go-ahead run on an RBI knock off the bat of Brandon Nimmo. That would be his only hit on the night, but it played a critical role in the Mets’ victory. For the season, the 24-year-old infielder is now slashing .219/.287/.371 with four homers, six RBI and three stolen bases through his first 115 plate appearances with the Mets.
NYM • Infielder • #10
7 months ago
Sammon points out that Mauricio’s biggest flaw has been his penchant for chasing pitches out of the strike zone. The 24-year-old has big time raw tools and the ability to play multiple positions, so getting him settled in with a more polished big league approach could be big for the Mets. Over the last few weeks, he has been working on this with Soto and has posted a .797 OPS over his last 15 games. “He’s trying to stop chasing a little bit,” said Soto. “He’s doing it the past couple weeks with good takes, better decisions, and swinging the bat well. He is on the right path.” If Soto can help Mauricio hone his approach a bit more, that could pay huge dividends for the Mets and fantasy managers.
Source: The Athletic
NYM • Infielder • #10
8 months ago
Mauricio took Drew Rasmussen deep for a solo homer in the fifth inning, his second of the season. The home run broke a three-game hitless streak for the 24-year-old infielder. Mauricio will likely need to pick it up at the plate to avoid losing playing time once Mark Vientos (hamstring) returns from the injured list.
NYM • Infielder • #10
8 months ago
Mauricio has made an immediate impact for New York since returning to the majors earlier this week, going 3-for-16 with one homer and one steal through four games. He crushed a 456-foot homer on Saturday against the Rockies for his first long ball since his debut campaign back in 2023. The power/speed combo upside gives the 24-year-old former top prospect some intrigue for fantasy purposes, especially in deeper mixed leagues. It’ll be interesting to see if he stick around in a couple weeks once Mark Vientos is ready to return from the injured list.
Source: MLB.com
NYM • Infielder • #10
8 months ago
Mauricio gets the combo meal in a blowout win over the lowly Rockies. Still counts. The 24-year-old has his first homer of the 2025 campaign, and the steal is also his first after being recalled from Syracuse on Tuesday. Mauricio is still young enough to live up to the lofty expectations he once had, but fantasy managers shouldn’t be rushing to add the infielder just yet.
NYM • Infielder • #10
8 months ago
Mauricio returns to the majors for the first time since the suffering a torn ACL in his right knee prior to the 2024 campaign. The 24-year-old top prospect showed some flashes of big-time potential during his big-league debut back in 2023 and possesses an intriguing blend of fantasy-relevant skills. He could make an impact for fantasy managers in deeper formats but is unlikely to play enough to make a serious dent in shallow mixed leagues. He’s been tearing the cover off the ball recently for Triple-A Syracuse, hitting .515 (17-for-33) with three homers and four steals in nine games.
NYM • Infielder • #10
8 months ago
Mark Vientos suffered a hamstring injury on Monday night that Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said “didn’t look good.” With reports that Mauricio is coming up, it would seem likely that Vientos could end up on the injured list. Mauricio is hitting .515/.564/.818 in nine games at Triple-A with three home runs, eight RBI, and a 5/5 K/BB ratio. He missed all of last season with a torn ACL and has not yet played back-to-back games in the minors, so it’s unlikely to has an everyday role right away. He had 23 home runs and 24 steals in 116 games at Triple-A in 2023 with a .292/.346/.506 slash line and has played both second base and third base at Triple-A. With Jared Young being the primary DH against righties and Brett Baty playing third base, it seems likely that Mauricio starts off in a short-side platoon.
Source: Mike Rodriguez
NYM • Infielder • #10
8 months ago
Mark Vientos suffered a hamstring injury on Monday night that Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said “didn’t look good.” With reports that Mauricio is coming up, it would seem likely that Vientos could end up on the injured list. Mauricio is hitting .515/.564/.818 in nine games at Triple-A with three home runs, eight RBI, and a 5/5 K/BB ratio. He missed all of last season with a torn ACL and has not yet played back-to-back games in the minors, so it’s unlikely to has an everyday role right away. He had 23 home runs and 24 steals in 116 games at Triple-A in 2023 with a .292/.346/.506 slash line and has played both second base and third base at Triple-A. With Jared Young being the primary DH against righties and Brett Baty playing third base, it seems likely that Mauricio starts off in a short-side platoon.
Source: Mike Rodriguez
NYM • Infielder • #10
8 months ago
Mauricio, who is coming off a torn ACL, is now up to four stolen bases while slashing .515/.564/.818 in nine games at Triple-A with three home runs, eight RBI, and a 5/5 K/BB ratio. Since getting to Triple-A, Mauricio has split his time between second base and third base. It seems that the Mets may be positioning Mauricio to take Luisangel Acuna’s spot on the roster. Acuna has hit just .204 in 21 games in May, so the Mets may see if Mauricio can bring a bit more juice.