Acce s the Mets beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including Buck Williams Jersey real-time texting with Mike Puma about the inside buzz on the Mets. Ronny Mauricio has become the forgotten man on the Mets roster a fact that manager Carlos Mendoza isnt about to sugarcoat. Hes in a tough spot, and its a tough spot for me, too, Mendoza said Wednesday before the . Entering play, the rookie had just four at-bats in September, all of them in a pinch-hitting role. Mauricios last start came on Aug. 24, when he started at third base in Atlanta. And he saw no action again Wednesday night. Mendoza cited the competition Mauricio faces on a daily basis for playing time, with Jeff McNeil, Brett Baty, Mark Vientos and Starling Marte all vying for at-bats. Explore More Vientos was squeezed from the starting lineup on Wednesday, as Marte got the start at DH. Mauricio produced only a .410 OPS in August after thriving for the team earlier in the summer. The Mets also have Luisangel Acua as an infield option. He specializes in pinch running and defensive replacement duty. Ronny Mauricios last start for the Mets came on Aug. 24, when he started at third base in Atlanta. Denny Medley-Imagn Images Its not an easy situation for a young player, Mendoza said, referring to Mauricio. But the way hes handling it is being completely a pro. Francisco Alvarez gave the Mets a scare Tuesday night when he was drilled in the left arm and departed the game, but the banged-up catcher returned to the starting lineup. Its amazing, Mendoza said of Alvarez, who managed to hit his ninth homer of the year in the 7th Wednesday night. As soon as it happened [Tuesday] night, when I went out on the field I thought he was going to be done. He didnt sound good from the dugout, and when you look up that was 102 [mph] that got him on the elbow. Mendoza said upon further evaluation, Alvarez was drilled more in the triceps than the elbow. Luis Torrens was activated from the injured list, as Hayden Senger was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse. Torrens was dealing with a forearm contusion that kept him sidelined for 10 days. Delivering insights on all things Amazins Sign up for Inside the Mets by Mike Puma, exclusively on Sports+ Thank you By clicking above you agree to the and . Enjoy this Post Sports+ exclusive newsletter! Tylor Megill is still under evaluation as options are considered regarding his right elbow. Kyrie Irving Jersey
Acce s the Mets beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including Buck Williams Jersey real-time texting with Mike Puma about the inside buzz on the Mets. Ronny Mauricio has become the forgotten man on the Mets roster a fact that manager Carlos Mendoza isnt about to sugarcoat. Hes in a tough spot, and its a tough spot for me, too, Mendoza said Wednesday before the . Entering play, the rookie had just four at-bats in September, all of them in a pinch-hitting role. Mauricios last start came on Aug. 24, when he started at third base in Atlanta. And he saw no action again Wednesday night. Mendoza cited the competition Mauricio faces on a daily basis for playing time, with Jeff McNeil, Brett Baty, Mark Vientos and Starling Marte all vying for at-bats. Explore More Vientos was squeezed from the starting lineup on Wednesday, as Marte got the start at DH. Mauricio produced only a .410 OPS in August after thriving for the team earlier in the summer. The Mets also have Luisangel Acua as an infield option. He specializes in pinch running and defensive replacement duty. Ronny Mauricios last start for the Mets came on Aug. 24, when he started at third base in Atlanta. Denny Medley-Imagn Images Its not an easy situation for a young player, Mendoza said, referring to Mauricio. But the way hes handling it is being completely a pro. Francisco Alvarez gave the Mets a scare Tuesday night when he was drilled in the left arm and departed the game, but the banged-up catcher returned to the starting lineup. Its amazing, Mendoza said of Alvarez, who managed to hit his ninth homer of the year in the 7th Wednesday night. As soon as it happened [Tuesday] night, when I went out on the field I thought he was going to be done. He didnt sound good from the dugout, and when you look up that was 102 [mph] that got him on the elbow. Mendoza said upon further evaluation, Alvarez was drilled more in the triceps than the elbow. Luis Torrens was activated from the injured list, as Hayden Senger was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse. Torrens was dealing with a forearm contusion that kept him sidelined for 10 days. Delivering insights on all things Amazins Sign up for Inside the Mets by Mike Puma, exclusively on Sports+ Thank you By clicking above you agree to the and . Enjoy this Post Sports+ exclusive newsletter! Tylor Megill is still under evaluation as options are considered regarding his right elbow. Kyrie Irving Jersey