New York Mets infield prospect Ronny Mauricio (knee) is expected to serve as the designated hitter during Tuesday's extended spring training game. This is Mauricio's first game action since December 2023 in the Dominican Winter League. He has been sidelined over the past year due to a torn ACL in his right knee. The 24-year-old also faced a minor setback last July when he had to undergo a procedure to remove scar tissue from his knee. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as he slowly increases his workload. Mauricio made his MLB debut during the 2023 season and held a .248/.296/.347 line with two home runs and seven stolen bases across 26 games. If he continues to progress well, he could return to the majors in the second half of the season.

The New York Mets have placed infield prospect Ronny Mauricio (knee) on the 10-day injured list. Mauricio is still working his way back from a torn ACL he suffered in January 2024. However, the 23-year-old has faced a few setbacks which has slowed down his recovery process. Mauricio was unable to participate in any spring training contests and will now miss at least the beginning of the minor league campaign. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as he would be eligible to begin a rehab assignment later in April. The No. 6 ranked prospect in the New York system made his MLB debut during the 2023 campaign and posted a .248/.296/.347 slash line with two home runs and seven swiped bags. When he is cleared to return, he could eventually compete for time at the keystone in the majors.

New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said that infield prospect Ronny Mauricio (knee) will not play in a Grapefruit League game before spring training comes to a close. The skipper also said he "misspoke" earlier this spring when he said that Mauricio would probably play by mid-March. The 23-year-old had surgery to fix a torn ACL in December of 2023 and was unable to play at all last year after he had another surgery last August. He remains the recovery process and will get a delayed start to the 2025 campaign. When Mauricio is finally cleared to play in games, he'll most likely start in the minor leagues. While Mauricio was hitting the ball as hard as anyone in Triple-A before his injury in 2023, he's only a stash candidate in dynasty/keeper leagues. Until the young infielder can show better discipline at the plate, he'll be a boom/bust fantasy infielder.

New York Mets infield prospect Ronny Mauricio (knee) isn't expected to appear in spring training games until at least mid-March as he continues to rehab from knee injuries. Mauricio torn his right ACL and had surgery on his knee in December of 2023 before needing a cleanup procedure in August of last year. The 23-year-old didn't play at all in 2024 as a result, and he almost certainly won't be ready for Opening Day in 2025. Even if Mauricio was somehow ready for Opening Day, he'd most likely start at Triple-A Syracuse. In his MLB debut in 2023, Mauricio hit .248/.296/.347 with a .643 OPS, two homers, nine RBI, seven steals and 11 runs scored in 108 trips to the plate. Before being recalled to the big leagues in 2023, he was crushing the ball in the minors, although his free-swinging ways could get him in trouble at the next level. For now, Mauricio should be held in dynasty/keeper leagues.

According to Will Sammon of The Athletic, New York Mets infield prospect Ronny Mauricio (knee) will likely open the 2025 season with Triple-A Syracuse. Given the recent signing of Pete Alonso, there is one less spot open in the infield for Mauricio. Sammon also noted that the team will likely "take things slow" with Mauricio as he is recovering from a torn ACL. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status during spring training, as a strong showing could change the team's plans. Mauricio was given a brief taste of the majors during the 2023 season, and he was able to hold his own. Across 26 games, Mauricio held a .248/.296/.347 line with four doubles, two home runs, and seven stolen bases. Across 116 games at Triple-A, Mauricio has held a .292/.346/.506 line with 23 home runs and 24 stolen bases. As a result, fantasy managers should expect Jeff McNeil to open camp as the team's top second baseman.

The New York Post's Mike Puma reports that New York Mets infield prospect Ronny Mauricio (knee) continues to rehab his knee but might not be ready for the start of spring training next month. Mets officials are taking things day-to-day with Mauricio, who had a second surgery on his right knee last year. The 23-year-old started doing baseball activities in December, but the Mets aren't going to rush the young infielder, and he's most likely not going to be ready to go for the start of the 2025 campaign. He has promising upside offensively for the Mets and fantasy managers, but the fact that he hasn't played in over a year should raise concerns about his ability to contribute at the big-league level in 2025. When he's ready to go, Mauricio will almost certainly start in the minors this year after he tore his ACL playing winter ball last offseason.

New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns said on Wednesday that the rehab for infield prospect Ronny Mauricio (knee) has gone slower than anticipated and he has yet to resume baseball activities in October. It's concerning news for Mauricio, who initially had surgery in December of 2023 to fix a torn right ACL. The 23-year-old also need another operation this past August to remove scar tissue. There's still plenty of time this offseason for Mauricio to ramp up his activities, but having him be ready for the start of spring training in February may not be a lock now. The Dominican switch-hitter was hitting the ball very hard in 2023 before his injury and made his big-league debut, slashing .248/.296/.347 with two homers, nine RBI and seven stolen bases in 26 games. With Mark Vientos breaking out in 2024, Mauricio's best path to playing time in 2025 might be at second base.

New York Mets infielder Ronny Mauricio underwent another knee operation on Friday, which will officially sideline him for the remainder of the summer. This operation was meant to remove scar tissue, while his first operation this season was to repair his torn ACL, which occurred in December. Mauricio made his major league debut late last season and posted a .246/.296/.347 line with two home runs, nine RBI, and seven stolen bases. At Triple-A Syracuse last summer, the 23-year-old held a strong .292/.346/.506 slash line with 23 home runs and 24 swiped bags. The former top prospect in Queens is expected to be fully healthy by Spring Training. He should contend for a spot on the major league roster and could even push for a starting role.

The New York Mets moved infielder Ronny Mauricio (knee) to the 60-day injured list on Wednesday to make room on the 40-man roster for right-hander Shintaro Fujinami, whose deal became official. Mauricio will most likely miss all of the 2023 season after he tore the ACL in his right knee in early January while playing winter ball. It's a tough break for the 22-year-old infield prospect, who was going to have a legitimate chance to earn playing time at third base for the Mets in 2024. He is facing a six- to eight-month recovery and will be hoping to earn regular playing time in New York in 2025. Mauricio's long-term defensive position is a bit of a mystery right now, but he impressed at the plate in his first 26 big-league games last year, going 25-for-101 (.248) with two home runs, nine RBI and seven RBI.

New York Mets rookie infielder Ronny Mauricio (knee) underwent surgery to fix a torn ACL in his right knee on Wednesday and is expected to be out anywhere from eight to 12 months. Mauricio suffered the serious injury while playing winter ball in the Dominican Republic. The promising 22-year-old will now be forced to miss most of the 2024 season. He was slated to open spring training competing with Brett Baty and Mark Vientos for the starting role at the hot corner, but that job will now likely go to Baty to start the season. Fantasy managers in single-year leagues can ignore Mauricio in spring drafts, but he should be stashed in dynasty/keeper formats. The Dominican switch-hitter batted .248 (25-for-101) with two home runs, nine RBI and seven stolen bases in his major-league debut in 26 games.

New York Mets rookie infielder Ronny Mauricio (knee) will have surgery to fix a torn ACL in his knee shortly after New Year's Day, according to a league source. The 22-year-old is in good spirits after injuring his right knee on Dec. 10 while playing winter ball in the Dominican Republic. He was expected to be heavily in the mix for the job at third base after making his MLB debut in 2023. Now that Mauricio will miss a good chunk of the 2024 season, left-handed batters Brett Baty and Joey Wendle will be the primary options competing at the hot corner in spring training. The Mets could look for another right-handed-hitting option at the position that offers good defense at an affordable price. Giovanni Urshela has attracted interest from both the Mets and New York Yankees.

New York Mets rookie infielder Ronny Mauricio (knee) suffered a torn ACL in his knee while playing winter ball in the Dominican Republic on Sunday and will need to have surgery, according to a source. There is no clear timetable for when the 22-year-old Dominican switch-hitter will be ready to play again, but he's most likely not going to be ready for the start of the 2024 season and will probably end up missing a good chunk of the season. Mauricio made his big-league debut in 2023 and has intriguing power from both sides of the plate. He was set to compete with Brett Baty and Mark Vientos for regular playing time at third base to open next season. SNY's Andy Martino writes that the Mets will likely look for third base insurance but not necessarily a regular at the hot corner. Free-agent veteran Justin Turner could be a fit in what would be a reunion with the Mets.

New York Mets rookie infielder Ronny Mauricio (knee) has left the Dominican Republic for more evaluation on a knee injury he sustained while playing for the Tigres del Licey in the winter league on Sunday. It's unclear how serious the 22-year-old's knee injury is at this point or whether he'll be ready for the start of spring training. Mauricio is one of New York's top infield prospect and he will be given a chance to compete with fellow youngster Brett Baty for the regular third base job in 2024. The Dominican switch-hitter has plenty of offensive upside due to his power and he also has a strong arm that makes him an option at other positions on the field, but he's going to need to improve his plate discipline in order to be an asset for his hit tool in his first full MLB season next year.

New York Mets infielder Ronny Mauricio (undisclosed) went 2-for-4 with a triple and a walk on Sunday in the Dominican Winter League and also played his fifth straight game without an error, but he left the game early with a trainer after he came up limping running the bases. The severity of the 22-year-old's injury isn't known at this time, but even if it isn't serious, his stint in winter ball is likely done. The Dominican switch-hitter is set to battle for the starting third base job in New York next spring with Brett Baty. Mauricio made his big-league debut in 2023 and went 25-for-101 (.248) with two homers, nine RBI and seven steals in 26 games. The 6-foot-3, 166-pounder has intriguing power and a strong arm on defense, but he also comes with questionable plate discipline and is likely to have growing pains offensively and defensively in his first full season in the big leagues in 2024.

New York Mets rookies Ronny Mauricio and Brett Baty finished last year as the team's primary options at third base, and the new Mets regime is taking the approach that both players are in the mix for the position again in 2024. However, president of baseball operations David Stearns is challenging both Mauricio and Baty to improve defensively. Baty became the starting third baseman three weeks into the season but was sent to Triple-A Syracuse in August after struggling offensively and defensively. Mauricio moved from shortstop to second base to left field at Syracuse before debuting with the Mets in September. He played five games at the hot corner in the big leagues. The 22-year-old will see more time at third in the Dominican Winter League. Mauricio has more versatility and is the superior offensive player in the long term for the Mets.

New York Mets rookie infielder Ronny Mauricio is playing third base and batting second in the lineup on Tuesday against the Miami Marlins and left-hander Braxton Garrett. Mauricio continues to hold down the hot corner with Bret Batty (groin) missing his fifth straight game due to a left-groin strain. The Mets' No. 4 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, will be playing in just his 15th major-league game on Tuesday, but he's held his own so far. In 55 trips to the plate, Mauricio has gone 16-for-52 (.308) with a home run, two doubles, seven RBI, six stolen bases and three runs scored. The 22-year-old Dominican switch-hitter is extremely athletic and can play pretty much all over the diamond. Based on his strong showing after being a September call-up this year, he could force his way onto the Opening Day roster in 2024.

New York Mets infield prospect Ronny Mauricio (illness) is starting at third base and batting sixth in the order on Friday against the visiting Cincinnati Reds and right-hander Hunter Greene. Mauricio is feeling well enough to play in the series opener against Cincinnati this weekend after missing the last two games with an illness. With the Mets season virtually over, the 22-year-old expects to see everyday playing time to close out the 2023 campaign in Queens. This will be Mauricio's first big-league start at third base, and he could see more time there with Brett Baty (groin) currently injured. In his first 10 MLB games, Mauricio has gone 11-for-36 (.306) with a homer, two doubles, five RBI, four stolen bases and two runs scored in 38 plate appearances.

New York Mets infielder Ronny Mauricio (illness) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. It appears the 22-year-old is under the weather, so he'll sit this game out. Luckily, this sounds like a minor issue, so hopefully Mauricio will only miss one game. In his absence, Jeff McNeil will cover second base and bat fifth versus right-hander Zac Gallen on Wednesday. Fantasy managers should adjust their lineups accordingly with Mauricio out.

New York Mets second base prospect Ronny Mauricio reached a career milestone in Tuesday's 7-4 win over the Diamondbacks, going 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and a strikeout. The fourth-inning blast high into the right-field seats was the first HR of the 22-year-old's big-league career. Mauricio has looked impressive offensively since getting called up, slashing .306/.342/.444 with five RBI and four stolen bases in 38 plate appearances. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on how he finishes this season to help gauge his potential fantasy value for 2024.

New York Mets infield prospect Ronny Mauricio made an impact in his first major-league game on Friday night in the team's 2-1 win over the visiting Seattle Mariners. Mauricio went 2-for-3 with a double and a strikeout and set a Statcast record with a 117.3 mph exit velocity, the highest exit velocity for a player on their first career hit. The 22-year-old can play pretty much anywhere on the infield, but he'll likely see most of his playing time at the keystone in New York to close out the 2023 campaign. His pure raw power makes him worth picking up in most fantasy leagues if he's still available. The Mets' No. 4 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, slashed .292/.346/.506 with an .852 OPS, 23 home runs, 71 RBI, 24 stolen bases and 76 runs scored in 116 games with Triple-A Syracuse before his promotion.