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Mets could turn to red-hot prospect to save their offense

May 21, 2025 by Empire Sports Media

MLB: Spring Training-Tampa Bay Rays at New York Mets
Mar 12, 2023; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; New York Mets shortstop Ronny Mauricio (60) rounds third base following his home run during the fifth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports

There’s something magical about the return of a fallen star. Especially when that star once had the weight of a franchise’s hopes on his shoulders.

Ronny Mauricio isn’t just another name on a Triple-A roster—he’s a promise unfulfilled, a spark flickering back to life after a cruel setback.

At just 24 years old, Mauricio feels like a veteran of the New York Mets‘ system. Fans have watched him grow from teenage phenom to injury-plagued question mark.

After losing the entire 2024 season to a brutal knee injury suffered during Winter Ball, many feared his story might quietly fade away.

But fate—and perhaps talent—had other plans. Mauricio is back, healthy, and making noise with his bat in Syracuse.

Ronny Mauricio, Mets
Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images

Ronny Mauricio is lighting up Triple-A, and the Mets are taking notice

In his first few games back in Triple-A, Mauricio has done more than just ease into action—he’s demanded attention.

Through just nine at-bats, he has already racked up five hits, including a double and two home runs. His early slash line? A jaw-dropping .556/.556/1.000.

When a player starts turning heads like that, teams listen. And according to MLB insider Mike Rodriguez, the Mets are seriously considering bringing Mauricio back to the big leagues.

According to my sources, the Mets’ weak offensive performance has led to considering the possibility of calling up Ronny Mauricio from AAA. This player has performed excellently, as he has achieved 5 hits in 9 at-bats, including a double and a home run. If Mauricio continues on… pic.twitter.com/thFZRZhEZq

— Mike Rodriguez (@mikedeportes) May 21, 2025

Rodriguez shared via X that sources inside the organization are discussing a possible call-up due to the team’s offensive struggles.

And let’s be honest—those struggles have been impossible to ignore.

Why Mauricio might be the right call for the Mets right now

The Mets need a spark, and Mauricio might be more than that—he might be the match that lights the fire.

In his last full healthy season in Triple-A, back in 2023, Mauricio showcased his dynamic skill set. He launched 23 home runs, stole 24 bases, and posted a respectable 106 wRC+.

His brief taste of MLB action yielded just a 79 wRC+ across 108 plate appearances, but that small sample size doesn’t tell the whole story.

He was adjusting, learning, and now, he’s got the kind of hunger that only a year away from baseball can bring.

In baseball terms, he’s a dormant volcano—silent for now, but capable of erupting with power, speed, and impact when least expected.

Ronny Mauricio, mets
Credit: Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports

Timing is everything—should the Mets wait or act now?

One of the biggest questions facing the Mets front office is whether Mauricio should stay in Triple-A to build rhythm or jump in now.

It’s a tough call. He missed a full year, and conventional wisdom says a few more at-bats could help shake off rust.

But conventional wisdom doesn’t win games, and the Mets are desperate. Their lineup has felt lifeless, lacking the youthful energy Mauricio naturally brings.

Sometimes, waiting for perfect timing means missing the moment entirely.

The fans have waited long enough—and so has Mauricio

For longtime Mets fans, Mauricio’s story is deeply personal. They’ve tracked his journey since he was a teenage prodigy, full of promise and dreams.

Watching him fall to injury felt like a gut punch. Watching him rise again feels like hope.

He’s more than just a potential call-up. He’s a symbol of resilience, of possibility. And he might just be the missing piece in a Mets lineup that’s forgotten how to believe.

The next few days will tell us everything. Will the Mets give him the call, or will they wait? Either way, one thing is clear:

Ronny Mauricio isn’t done writing his story. Not even close.

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