Ronny Mauricio powers a 456-ft home run, his first of the season, giving the Mets' a 1-0 lead in the top of the 3rd inning

The first big call-up of the year has arrived. Here’s how the New York Mets plan to use Ronny Mauricio, according to manager Carlos Mendoza.

Mauricio, the switch-hitting wunderkind who was once the top prospect in the Mets' system but tore his ACL playing winter ball in December 2023, is being called up from Triple-A Syracuse after just 65 minor league at-bats this year, a source confirmed.