Overview
- Mauricio has totaled three home runs in 57 at-bats and is batting .560 through seven games with Triple-A Syracuse.
- The Mets have limited him to one pair of back-to-back nine-inning games to gauge his recovery from December 2023 ACL reconstruction.
- Stearns emphasizes long-term health over immediate impact, delaying any major league call-up until Mauricio sustains normal game volume.
- He has been rotated across second base, third base and designated hitter roles to rebuild defensive versatility.
- Strong performances from Brett Baty at third base and Jeff McNeil at second reduce immediate roster openings for Mauricio.