Mauricio, a 25‑year‑old who was once the Mets’ No. 3 prospect, has spent most of 2024 shuttling between the majors and Triple‑A, and this latest call‑up comes with just eight games left in the regular season.
His brief stint in late April, when the club needed a shortstop after Francisco Lindor’s calf strain, ended after eight games when a fractured left thumb sidelined him for nearly two months, and an ACL tear suffered in a Dominican Winter League game last year wiped out his 2024 campaign and delayed his 2025 debut.
In Syracuse, Mauricio posted a .795 OPS with 18 home runs and 12 stolen bases in 71 games, playing second base, third base and shortstop, but the numbers were not enough to secure a permanent major‑league roster spot on a team already looking ahead to next year.
Interim manager Andy Green said before the Mets’ 6‑3 win over the Phillies, “We’ll get him out there for sure. Ronny’s had a nice Triple‑A season. We’ll find a way to get him some at‑bats,” as the club looks to give him a final taste of big‑league action before the season ends.
The promotion also carries roster implications: 2024 is the last year the Mets can option Mauricio to the minors without exposing him to waivers, and the offseason will be the first in which the organization must decide whether to tender him a contract.
The Mets’ victory featured Juan Soto’s three‑run homer, his 100th hit of the season, and a first‑save for Dedniel Núñez. The team will also honor Carlos Beltrán with a Hall of Fame induction and the retirement of his No. 15 before Saturday’s home game.