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Mets Aren't Ready to Sell
Despite the New York Mets' 17-25 start (last place in the National League East), they are "not currently thinking about selling," according to Robert Murray of FanSided. "I do believe that," president of baseball operations David Stearns said when asked if the team can salvage this season. "But we have not shown that yet. We have the talent on the roster and the character on the roster to make a run. There's a lot of season left. I'm not going to say it's early. It's not. We're a quarter of the way into the season. It's not early anymore. But we do have enough season left to make a run, and I think we have the talent to do that." Injuries have played a big part in the Mets' struggles through the first month and a half of the 2026 season, but Stearns and the rest of the front office aren't ready to lay down just yet. If New York becomes sellers before the Aug. 3 trade deadline, right-handers Freddy Peralta and Clay Holmes will likely be the most attractive targets for contending teams.
Source: FanSided - Robert Murray
Source: FanSided - Robert Murray
Juan Soto Back in Lineup on Thursday After Injury Scare
New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto (ankle) is back in the starting lineup for Thursday's series finale at Citi Field, serving as the designated hitter and batting third against Detroit Tigers right-hander Keider Montero, according to MLB.com. Soto fouled a ball off his ankle early in Wednesday's game against Detroit and was later pulled from the contest, but he's back in there a day later after X-rays came back negative. It's great news for a banged-up and struggling Mets squad. Fantasy managers will be hoping that the 27-year-old Dominican can get on track at the plate going into the weekend. Soto enters Thursday's play with a .263/.357/.444 slash line with an .801 OPS, only four home runs, 11 RBI, 11 runs scored, and a stolen base in 99 at-bats. The four-time All-Star already spent time on the injured list with a calf strain, which hasn't helped him find his groove at the plate in 2026. He has a .502 OPS with one homer in May so far. Soto is hitless in just two career at-bats versus Montero.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
X-Rays Come Back Negative on Juan Soto's Ankle
Updating a previous report, X-rays came back negative on New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto's right ankle on Wednesday night, and he is considered day-to-day, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Soto fouled a ball off his ankle in the third inning and was eventually pulled in the seventh frame. Before leaving, the All-Star outfielder was hitless in three at-bats with a strikeout as the designated hitter. He was replaced at DH by MJ Melendez in the team's eventual 10-inning, walk-off victory over the Detroit Tigers. The Mets and fantasy managers can breathe a sigh of relief, but Soto could be held out for a few days as a precaution. The 27-year-old Dominican superstar has already spent time on the injured list in 2026 due to a calf strain, and he has yet to really hit his stride offensively, as he entered Wednesday's action slashing .271/.366/.458 with an .824 OPS, only four home runs, 11 RBI, 11 runs scored, and a stolen base in 96 at-bats.
Source: MLB.com - Anthony DiComo
Source: MLB.com - Anthony DiComo
Juan Soto Exits Wednesday's Game Early with Ankle Injury
New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto (ankle) was removed from Wednesday's contest against the Detroit Tigers due to an apparent ankle injury. Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reported that the superstar outfielder fouled a ball off his ankle in the third inning and looked to be in pain. While he remained in the game for a few frames, the Mets opted to play it safe and eventually replaced him later in the contest. Fantasy managers should continue to pay close attention to his status after Wednesday's contest and ahead of Thursday's game against the Tigers. Soto missed time earlier in April due to a calf injury and could potentially face his second extended absence of the young campaign. However, when on the field, Soto has looked like his typical self, launching four home runs with a stellar .386 xwOBA through 27 games. If he were to miss time, Austin Slater and MJ Melendez would likely see more starts in left field.
Source: Anthony DiComo
Source: Anthony DiComo
A.J. Ewing Fills Stat Sheet in MLB Debut, Viewed as Top Waiver-Wire Option
New York Mets rookie outfielder A.J. Ewing delivered an impressive MLB debut on Tuesday, going 1-for-2 with a triple, two RBI, three walks, and a stolen base. The fourth-round pick in the 2023 MLB Draft showcased multiple parts of his offensive profile and immediately drew attention as a fantasy waiver wire option. Ewing hit .290 with an .819 OPS across 251 minor league games before earning his promotion to New York. The 21-year-old could see increased opportunities moving forward with several Mets outfielders currently on the injured list, including Luis Robert Jr. Ewing is known for his elite contact skills and speed, making him a high-end waiver wire option out of New York.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Luis Robert Jr. "Not Progressing" the Way the Mets Would Like
New York Mets outfielder Luis Robert Jr. (back), who is on the 10-day injured list with a lumbar spine disc herniation, continues to experience symptoms and "is not progressing the way we would like," manager Carlos Mendoza told Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. It doesn't sound like Robert will be back anytime soon, which potentially gives outfield prospect A.J. Ewing a long runway to establish himself in center field in Queens. Given the nature of Robert's injury and his lengthy injury history, we would not be surprised if this ends up being something that wrecks the rest of his first year with the Mets. The 28-year-old Cuban outfielder was struggling offensively before his injury, too, hitting .224 (19-for-85) with two homers, eight RBI, 10 runs, and two steals in 24 games played. Fantasy managers are starting to run out of patience with Robert, who, aside from his 38-homer, 20-steal season in 2023 with the Chicago White Sox, has failed to live up to lofty expectations. It's going to be an extended absence for Robert, who is now rostered in 60% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: MLB.com - Anthony DiComo
Source: MLB.com - Anthony DiComo
A.J. Ewing Batting Eighth in MLB Debut
New York Mets outfield prospect A.J. Ewing is starting in center field and will hit eighth in the batting order in his major-league debut on Tuesday against the visiting Detroit Tigers and right-hander Jack Flaherty, according to MLB.com. The Mets are calling on their second-ranked prospect (per MLB Pipeline) to inject some life into their struggling offense with Luis Robert Jr. (back) still on the injured list. The 21-year-old got the call to the majors after hitting .339/.447/.514 with a .961 OPS, two homers, 11 RBI, 17 stolen bases, and 25 runs scored in 30 games with Triple-A Syracuse and Double-A Binghamton this year. At least until Robert returns, Ewing should play regularly in center field in New York against right-handed pitching. Ewing's power stroke is still developing, so fantasy managers shouldn't count on many home runs. He's a contact-oriented outfielder with plus speed. Ewing is only rostered in 13% of Yahoo leagues currently. He's an easy fade in DFS in his MLB debut while hitting in the eight-hole.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Mets to Call Up Top Prospect A.J. Ewing
The New York Mets plan to call up top prospect A.J. Ewing before Tuesday's game against the Detroit Tigers, league sources told Will Sammon of The Athletic. The Mets came into Monday's action with a 15-25 record, which is the worst in the National League, and they are desperate to do something to turn their season around. Per MLB Pipeline, Ewing is New York's No. 2 prospect, behind only right-hander Jonah Tong. In 12 games at Triple-A Syracuse, Ewing has hit .326. He started the year at Double-A Binghamton, where he had a 1.052 OPS while playing strong defense in center field. The 21-year-old left-handed hitter was a fourth-rounder in 2023. Ewing is ranked No. 98 on Keith Law's top-100 list. He's known for his speed and contact ability, and he's one of the top young prospects to stash in fantasy baseball leagues, especially now that he's heading to the Show this week. The Mets are hopeful that Ewing's plus defense, plus baserunning, and developing power will give them a jolt, and fantasy managers can say the same. He's currently rostered in just 3% of Yahoo leagues, but that number should jump in the next few days.
Source: The Athletic - Will Sammon
Source: The Athletic - Will Sammon
A.J. Ewing Holds Priority Stash Upside as MLB Promotion Nears
New York Mets infield/outfield prospect A.J. Ewing has looked very comfortable in his first taste of Triple-A and is quickly approaching his MLB debut. Ewing, the team's No. 3-ranked prospect according to MLB.com, opened the 2026 campaign with Double-A Binghamton but has already earned the call to Triple-A Syracuse. With Double-A, Ewing has posted an elite .349/.481/.571 slash line with two home runs and an impressive 12 stolen bases over a short 18-game stint. Throughout his first 11 games at the Triple-A level, Ewing has looked just as comfortable, posting a dominant .317/.391/.415 line with four stolen bases. Even though his power has yet to translate against Triple-A pitching, he continues to showcase elite speed. With the Mets having numerous hitters on the shelf, such as Jorge Polanco, Luis Robert Jr., and Francisco Lindor, Ewing could debut in the big leagues much sooner than anticipated.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
