Nick Morabito given Mets legend Gary Carter’s No. 8 for debut — but not for long
Nick Morabito made his MLB debut with the New York Mets wearing the No. 8, a number associated with the late Hall of Famer Gary Carter. Although the number has not been officially retired, it has been used sparingly since Carter's time with the team. Due to fan backlash and confusion, the Mets plan to change Morabito's number for future games.
- ▪Nick Morabito was called up from Triple-A Syracuse to make his major league debut.
- ▪The No. 8 has not been officially retired but has been rarely worn since Gary Carter's tenure with the Mets.
- ▪There was significant fan and broadcaster backlash regarding the decision to allow Morabito to wear No. 8.
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MLB New York Mets Nick Morabito given Mets legend Gary Carter’s No. 8 for debut — but not for long By Andrew Battifarano Published May 19, 2026, 7:00 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google A prospect’s major league debut already comes with a little bit of excitement and fanfare, but Nick Morabito’s has some added intrigue for a reason unrelated to his play on the field. Morabito, the Mets outfield prospect, was given the No. 8 by the team for Wednesday’s game against the Nationals after he was called up from Triple-A Syracuse. Access the Mets beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Mike Puma about the inside buzz on the Mets.
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