Mets recall infielder prospect Luisangel Acuna from Triple-A Syracuse
PHILADELPHIA — The New York Mets recalled infielder Luisangel Acuña from Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday and put him within the beginning lineup for his main league debut.
Acuña, a youthful brother of Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr., is likely one of the group’s prime prospects. He hit .258 with 40 steals whereas splitting time amongst second base, shortstop and middle discipline with Syracuse.
Luisangel Acuña, 22, was in the lineup at shortstop on Saturday at Philadelphia, batting ninth. He came visiting when the Mets traded Max Scherzer to Texas in July 2023.
Outfielder DJ Stewart was despatched right down to make room for Acuña on New York’s roster.
The Mets are in a race in opposition to Atlanta, Arizona and San Diego for 3 NL wild playing cards. New York (81-66) entered Saturday’s motion within the third slot, one sport forward of Atlanta and one again of Arizona.
Acuña was promoted in the future after All-Star shortstop Francisco Lindor left Friday night time’s 11-3 victory in opposition to the Phillies within the seventh inning due to decrease again soreness. Supervisor Carlos Mendoza mentioned the transfer was precautionary.
Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil was positioned on the 10-day injured checklist final weekend with a proper wrist fracture. He bought damage when he was hit by a pitch on Sept. 6.
