The New York Mets moved infielder Ronny Mauricio (knee) to the 60-day injured list on Wednesday to make room on the 40-man roster for right-hander Shintaro Fujinami, whose deal became official. Mauricio will most likely miss all of the 2023 season after he tore the ACL in his right knee in early January while playing winter ball. It's a tough break for the 22-year-old infield prospect, who was going to have a legitimate chance to earn playing time at third base for the Mets in 2024. He is facing a six- to eight-month recovery and will be hoping to earn regular playing time in New York in 2025. Mauricio's long-term defensive position is a bit of a mystery right now, but he impressed at the plate in his first 26 big-league games last year, going 25-for-101 (.248) with two home runs, nine RBI and seven RBI.

New York Mets rookie infielder Ronny Mauricio (knee) underwent surgery to fix a torn ACL in his right knee on Wednesday and is expected to be out anywhere from eight to 12 months. Mauricio suffered the serious injury while playing winter ball in the Dominican Republic. The promising 22-year-old will now be forced to miss most of the 2024 season. He was slated to open spring training competing with Brett Baty and Mark Vientos for the starting role at the hot corner, but that job will now likely go to Baty to start the season. Fantasy managers in single-year leagues can ignore Mauricio in spring drafts, but he should be stashed in dynasty/keeper formats. The Dominican switch-hitter batted .248 (25-for-101) with two home runs, nine RBI and seven stolen bases in his major-league debut in 26 games.

New York Mets rookie infielder Ronny Mauricio (knee) will have surgery to fix a torn ACL in his knee shortly after New Year's Day, according to a league source. The 22-year-old is in good spirits after injuring his right knee on Dec. 10 while playing winter ball in the Dominican Republic. He was expected to be heavily in the mix for the job at third base after making his MLB debut in 2023. Now that Mauricio will miss a good chunk of the 2024 season, left-handed batters Brett Baty and Joey Wendle will be the primary options competing at the hot corner in spring training. The Mets could look for another right-handed-hitting option at the position that offers good defense at an affordable price. Giovanni Urshela has attracted interest from both the Mets and New York Yankees.

New York Mets rookie infielder Ronny Mauricio (knee) suffered a torn ACL in his knee while playing winter ball in the Dominican Republic on Sunday and will need to have surgery, according to a source. There is no clear timetable for when the 22-year-old Dominican switch-hitter will be ready to play again, but he's most likely not going to be ready for the start of the 2024 season and will probably end up missing a good chunk of the season. Mauricio made his big-league debut in 2023 and has intriguing power from both sides of the plate. He was set to compete with Brett Baty and Mark Vientos for regular playing time at third base to open next season. SNY's Andy Martino writes that the Mets will likely look for third base insurance but not necessarily a regular at the hot corner. Free-agent veteran Justin Turner could be a fit in what would be a reunion with the Mets.

New York Mets rookie infielder Ronny Mauricio (knee) has left the Dominican Republic for more evaluation on a knee injury he sustained while playing for the Tigres del Licey in the winter league on Sunday. It's unclear how serious the 22-year-old's knee injury is at this point or whether he'll be ready for the start of spring training. Mauricio is one of New York's top infield prospect and he will be given a chance to compete with fellow youngster Brett Baty for the regular third base job in 2024. The Dominican switch-hitter has plenty of offensive upside due to his power and he also has a strong arm that makes him an option at other positions on the field, but he's going to need to improve his plate discipline in order to be an asset for his hit tool in his first full MLB season next year.

New York Mets infielder Ronny Mauricio (undisclosed) went 2-for-4 with a triple and a walk on Sunday in the Dominican Winter League and also played his fifth straight game without an error, but he left the game early with a trainer after he came up limping running the bases. The severity of the 22-year-old's injury isn't known at this time, but even if it isn't serious, his stint in winter ball is likely done. The Dominican switch-hitter is set to battle for the starting third base job in New York next spring with Brett Baty. Mauricio made his big-league debut in 2023 and went 25-for-101 (.248) with two homers, nine RBI and seven steals in 26 games. The 6-foot-3, 166-pounder has intriguing power and a strong arm on defense, but he also comes with questionable plate discipline and is likely to have growing pains offensively and defensively in his first full season in the big leagues in 2024.

New York Mets rookies Ronny Mauricio and Brett Baty finished last year as the team's primary options at third base, and the new Mets regime is taking the approach that both players are in the mix for the position again in 2024. However, president of baseball operations David Stearns is challenging both Mauricio and Baty to improve defensively. Baty became the starting third baseman three weeks into the season but was sent to Triple-A Syracuse in August after struggling offensively and defensively. Mauricio moved from shortstop to second base to left field at Syracuse before debuting with the Mets in September. He played five games at the hot corner in the big leagues. The 22-year-old will see more time at third in the Dominican Winter League. Mauricio has more versatility and is the superior offensive player in the long term for the Mets.

New York Mets rookie infielder Ronny Mauricio is playing third base and batting second in the lineup on Tuesday against the Miami Marlins and left-hander Braxton Garrett. Mauricio continues to hold down the hot corner with Bret Batty (groin) missing his fifth straight game due to a left-groin strain. The Mets' No. 4 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, will be playing in just his 15th major-league game on Tuesday, but he's held his own so far. In 55 trips to the plate, Mauricio has gone 16-for-52 (.308) with a home run, two doubles, seven RBI, six stolen bases and three runs scored. The 22-year-old Dominican switch-hitter is extremely athletic and can play pretty much all over the diamond. Based on his strong showing after being a September call-up this year, he could force his way onto the Opening Day roster in 2024.

New York Mets infield prospect Ronny Mauricio (illness) is starting at third base and batting sixth in the order on Friday against the visiting Cincinnati Reds and right-hander Hunter Greene. Mauricio is feeling well enough to play in the series opener against Cincinnati this weekend after missing the last two games with an illness. With the Mets season virtually over, the 22-year-old expects to see everyday playing time to close out the 2023 campaign in Queens. This will be Mauricio's first big-league start at third base, and he could see more time there with Brett Baty (groin) currently injured. In his first 10 MLB games, Mauricio has gone 11-for-36 (.306) with a homer, two doubles, five RBI, four stolen bases and two runs scored in 38 plate appearances.

New York Mets infielder Ronny Mauricio (illness) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. It appears the 22-year-old is under the weather, so he'll sit this game out. Luckily, this sounds like a minor issue, so hopefully Mauricio will only miss one game. In his absence, Jeff McNeil will cover second base and bat fifth versus right-hander Zac Gallen on Wednesday. Fantasy managers should adjust their lineups accordingly with Mauricio out.

New York Mets second base prospect Ronny Mauricio reached a career milestone in Tuesday's 7-4 win over the Diamondbacks, going 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and a strikeout. The fourth-inning blast high into the right-field seats was the first HR of the 22-year-old's big-league career. Mauricio has looked impressive offensively since getting called up, slashing .306/.342/.444 with five RBI and four stolen bases in 38 plate appearances. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on how he finishes this season to help gauge his potential fantasy value for 2024.

New York Mets infield prospect Ronny Mauricio made an impact in his first major-league game on Friday night in the team's 2-1 win over the visiting Seattle Mariners. Mauricio went 2-for-3 with a double and a strikeout and set a Statcast record with a 117.3 mph exit velocity, the highest exit velocity for a player on their first career hit. The 22-year-old can play pretty much anywhere on the infield, but he'll likely see most of his playing time at the keystone in New York to close out the 2023 campaign. His pure raw power makes him worth picking up in most fantasy leagues if he's still available. The Mets' No. 4 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, slashed .292/.346/.506 with an .852 OPS, 23 home runs, 71 RBI, 24 stolen bases and 76 runs scored in 116 games with Triple-A Syracuse before his promotion.

New York Mets infield prospect Ronny Mauricio is making his major-league debut on Friday against the visiting Seattle Mariners, playing second base and batting in the nine-hole. Batting ninth isn't great news for the 22-year-old's DFS value in his first MLB game, but he should play pretty regularly down the stretch for the out-of-contention Mets. The Dominican switch-hitter got the call-up with rosters expanding after hitting .292 (143-for-490) with 23 home runs, 30 doubles, three triples, 71 RBI, 24 stolen bases and 76 runs scored in 116 games for Triple-A Syracuse. He can play pretty much anywhere on the diamond and is worth a waiver-wire pickup in deeper fantasy leagues. The team's No. 4 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, has impressive power that he derives from his 6-foot-3 frame.

The New York Mets are planning to promote touted prospect Ronny Mauricio from Triple-A Syracuse on Friday when rosters expand to 28. Mauricio, the team's No. 4 prospect per MLB Pipeline, is well-deserving of the call-up. He's hit .295/.349/.511 with an .860 OPS, 23 home runs, 30 doubles, three triples, 71 RBI, 24 stolen bases and 76 runs scored in 115 games and 527 plate appearances for Syracuse this year on the farm. The 22-year-old can pretty much play anywhere on the diamond, but he's likely to take over everyday duties at the hot corner in New York to close out the season for the disappointing Mets. The Dominican switch-hitter stands at 6-foot-3 should be an immediate waiver-wire addition in most leagues, mainly because of his power. Mauricio could eventually settle into a corner-outfield spot down the road.

New York Mets shortstop prospect Ronny Mauricio went 1-for-3 with a double and a walk in Tuesday's contest. Mauricio has a ten-game hit streak in Triple-A and collected a hit in 18 of his last 20 games. In last Friday's contest, Mauricio also collected his third multi-homer game. The 22-year-old is slashing .289/.340/.832 with 19 home runs and 19 stolen bases in Triple-A. The fourth-ranked prospect in the Mets' system has started playing third base in Triple-A, making a clearer path to the majors with defensive versatility. With the Mets sending Brett Baty back down to Triple-A, it may not be long before Mauricio can compete at the next level. Mauricio's combination of contact, power, and speed would make him a valuable player in redraft as soon as he is promoted, though there is no indication of when that might be. Mauricio is a valuable asset in dynasty leagues and a potential bench stash in redraft leagues.

Several New York Mets minor-leaguers are at the ready at the team's hotel in Kansas City on trade-deadline day on Tuesday, potentially waiting to take the place of players they expect to move, but shortstop prospect Ronny Mauricio isn't one of them. The Mets have already traded starting pitchers Max Scherzer and outfielder Mark Canha, but they might not be done dealing at the deadline. Mauricio is the team's No. 3 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, but he apparently isn't close to making his major-league debut. The 22-year-old switch-hitting Dominican is hitting a strong .293/.343/.492 with an .835 OPS, 16 home runs, 56 RBI, 16 stolen bases and 59 runs scored in 92 games at Triple-A Syracuse. Mauricio could end up making his MLB debut later this year, however, and he could have immediate fantasy appeal given his power/speed combination at a premium position.

New York Mets prospect Ronny Mauricio slugged his 16th home run of the season on Saturday, claiming a walk-off victory for Triple-A Syracuse. The heralded shortstop is now slashing .295/.340/.511 through 85 games this season. Mauricio's exceptional power output is nothing new, featuring 60-grade power and coming off a 26-home run 2022 campaign. He's also found new life this season with a more contact-heavy approach, cutting his strikeout rate to just 17%. The 22-year-old is the Mets' second-ranked prospect and the No. 57 prospect in baseball, per MLB Pipeline. Mauricio remains on the cusp of a promotion to the majors, though it may require some positional flexibility with Francisco Lindor occupying shortstop for the Mets. Dynasty fantasy managers should already be aware of Mauricio.

New York Mets shortstop prospect Ronny Mauricio enters the second half of the season on a high note with a .302 batting average to go along with 12 homers, 47 RBI and 14 stolen bases in 321 at-bats for Triple-A Syracuse. Mauricio, 22, has been a hot topic this season, but the Mets have yet to give him a promotion. With the Mets having the opposite first half of the season than expected, they will need to shake things up to get rolling in the second half and Mauricio could be a part of those plans. With Francisco Lindor entrenched at shortstop, Mauricio has gotten playing time around the infield and outfield for Syracuse. Mauricio's easiest path to playing time would be second base with Jeff McNeil coming off a forgettable first half. He could also play the outfield with a combination of Tommy Pham, Mark Canha or Starling Marte getting at-bats as a designated hitter. Regardless, Mauricio has a good shot to get an opportunity at some point down the stretch and his speed and power will be hard to pass on in most formats.

New York Mets middle infielder Ronny Mauricio is not in line for a promotion at this time even in wake of Friday's Eduardo Escobar trade. The Mets have no plans to elevate the 22-year-old unless a roster spot clears for him to play on a daily basis. This doesn't come as a huge surprise, considering Escobar saw very scant playing time for New York anyway this year. Mauricio is currently blocked at shortstop by Francisco Lindor and at second base by Jeff McNeil. However, Mauricio is handling some left field action at Triple-A Syracuse of late as the club tries to find ways to integrate his bat into their lineup. Fantasy managers will have to continue patiently waiting on the No. 6 Mets prospect's big-league debut in Queens, which should still arrive at some point later in 2023.

New York Mets shortstop prospect Ronny Mauricio (ankle) is being considered day-to-day after an MRI exam showed a bone bruise in his left ankle. The team's No. 4 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, suffered the injury with Triple-A Syracuse during a collision at second base on June 4. The 22-year-old looks like he'll avoid a trip to the injured list, but he'll probably rest until he's pain-free. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues may want to stash him now, as Mauricio was nearing an MLB promotion before the injury. The Dominican switch-hitter has hit .320 (80-for-250) with 23 doubles, two triples, eight home runs, 35 RBI and nine stolen bases in 60 games for Syracuse. Mauricio will need to show better plate discipline and take more walks if he's going to hit for average in the big leagues.