Mets calling up speedy Nick Morabito in latest youth-movement shakeup
The New York Mets are promoting outfield prospect Nick Morabito from Triple-A Syracuse as part of their ongoing youth movement. Morabito, known for his speed, will join two other rookie outfielders on the team. This move comes after Austin Slater was designated for assignment to make room on the roster.
- ▪Nick Morabito is ranked as the 11th-best prospect in the Mets' system by MLB.com.
- ▪He stole 49 bases in 118 games with Double-A Binghamton last year.
- ▪In 41 games for Syracuse this year, Morabito has 14 steals and a .364 on-base percentage.
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MLB New York Mets Mets calling up speedy Nick Morabito in latest youth-movement shakeup By Justin Tasch Published May 19, 2026, 9:57 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google The Mets’ youth movement continues. Outfield prospect Nick Morabito is getting called up to the majors from Triple-A Syracuse, The Post’s Mike Puma confirmed Tuesday morning. It’s the corresponding move for Austin Slater getting designated for assignment, which The Post’s Jon Heyman first reported earlier Tuesday. The Mets are calling up outfield prospect Nick Morabito. Corey Sipkin for the NY POST Morabito, 23, will give the Mets three rookie outfielders after Carson Benge made the team out of spring training as their starting right fielder and A.J.
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