With active rosters expanding from 26 to 28 players now that it’s September, the Mets made moves, recalling outfielder Nick Morabito and right-handed relief pitcher Dylan Ross from Triple-A Syracuse. This isn’t just a simple transaction; it means two guys get a shot, but one of them has some serious work to do if he wants to stick around.
Morabito’s Shot at Redemption After a Rough Start
Let’s talk about Nick Morabito first. This outfielder already had a taste of the big leagues earlier this season, but let’s be real, it wasn’t exactly a highlight reel. He made his major league debut and appeared in five games, but he went without a single hit in 12 plate appearances. Talk about a tough welcome to the show!
However, down in Syracuse, he was absolutely tearing it up. His Triple-A line is significantly different: a .254 batting average, a .355 on-base percentage, and a .388 slugging percentage. He also crushed 13 home runs and, get this, swiped a ridiculous 42 bases in 46 attempts! That kind of speed is a game-changer. While the context of the International League brings his wRC+ down to a 96, those stolen base numbers scream potential. He’s got to bring that Syracuse swagger to the majors now.
Dylan Ross’s Big Moment and Even Bigger Challenge
Then there’s Dylan Ross, the right-handed relief pitcher. This is a huge moment for him because he has yet to make his major league debut. Drafted by the Mets in the 13th round back in 2022, his professional journey began with just one appearance in Single-A in 2024. The following year, 2025, he started to really make strides, throwing 54.0 innings across High-A, Double-A, and Triple-A stints, posting a solid 2.17 ERA and a 3.32 FIP. That looked promising!
But this year, mostly in Syracuse, the numbers have taken a turn for the worse. His ERA has ballooned to a 6.94, and his FIP is a concerning 5.90. The most glaring issue? His walk rate. It’s a massive 7.68 walks per nine innings, or 16.8 percent of the batters he’s faced. And yeah, he’s also given up quite a few home runs. That kind of control problem is a serious red flag for a big-league reliever. He’s going to need to lock that down immediately.
So, September’s here, rosters are bigger, and these two guys get their shot. For Morabito, it’s about proving that Triple-A success can translate and finally getting that first major league hit. For Ross, it’s an even bigger moment: the chance to finally step onto a major league mound and show he can rein in those walks. The eyes are definitely on them to see if they can make their mark in the final stretch.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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