Mets Promote Nick Morabito To Make His MLB Debut

[Steve Drumwright]

 

The New York Mets are bringing yet another prospect outfielder.

Speedy outfielder Nick Morabito, Grand Central Mets' No. 7 prospect, was called up from Triple-A Syracuse to make his MLB debut. To make room for the right-handed hitter, veteran outfielder Austin Slater was designated for assignment. Also, right-handed starter Clay Holmes (fractured right fibula) was transferred from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL.

Morabito joins fellow outfielders Carson Benge and A.J. Ewing as coming up this year to make their MLB debuts. Benge made the Opening Day roster and Ewing was called up last week. At Triple-A this year, Morabito had a slash line of .253/.364/.390 with four homers, 17 RBIs and 14 steals in 41 games. He was a second-round draft pick in 2022 out of Gonzaga and slashed .273/.348/.385 in 2025 with six homers, 59 RBIs and 49 stolen bases in 118 games.

The Mets were Slater's second MLB team this year after being DFA'd by the Miami Marlins. In nine games with the Mets, Slater was 5-for-20 with no homers and one RBI.

 

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[Benjamin Grimm]

Hmmmm....

[seawolf17]

Wow. Called up, but then traded by the forum before his plane even landed. Tough news, Nick. 🙃