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Mets Select Christopher Morel, Designate Gabriel Arias For Assignment

The club is elevating Morel to see if his Triple-A power and positional versatility translate to the majors while minimizing cost because Miami remains on the hook for his remaining $2 million guarantee.

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Overview

  • The Mets selected Christopher Morel’s contract from Triple-A Syracuse and added him to the active roster on Monday, August 17, 2026.
  • New York cleared roster space by designating utility infielder Gabriel Arias for assignment so it could open both a 26-man and 40-man spot for Morel.
  • The Marlins still owe the remainder of Morel’s $2 million guarantee, so the Mets will pay only the prorated MLB minimum while he is on the roster.
  • Morel earned the call after a torrid Triple-A stretch (.321/.382/.716 with 12 homers) and brings a volatile career profile that includes early power with the Cubs, recent struggles, and experience at every position except pitcher and catcher.
  • The move is a low-risk tryout for a non-contending Mets team that gives Morel a late-season opportunity and leaves Arias in waiver limbo where he may be claimed, outrighted to Triple-A, or elect free agency.