NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Mets called up infielder Christopher Morel from Triple-A Syracuse on Monday.
Morel, who has a pair of 20-homer seasons in the majors, was selected to the big league roster as New York prepared to begin a three-game series against the surging San Diego Padres.
Interim manager Andy Green said the 27-year-old Morel, a right-handed hitter, will start at first base Tuesday night against Padres left-hander Robbie Ray.
To open a roster spot, infielder Gabriel Arias was designated for ***** ignment.
Morel is a .220 career hitter with 74 home runs, 211 RBIs and a .702 OPS in 499 major league games over five seasons from 2022-26. He has played for the Cubs, Rays and Marlins.
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Morel, who has a pair of 20-homer seasons in the majors, was selected to the big league roster as New York prepared to begin a three-game series against the surging San Diego Padres.
Interim manager Andy Green said the 27-year-old Morel, a right-handed hitter, will start at first base Tuesday night against Padres left-hander Robbie Ray.
To open a roster spot, infielder Gabriel Arias was designated for ***** ignment.
Morel is a .220 career hitter with 74 home runs, 211 RBIs and a .702 OPS in 499 major league games over five seasons from 2022-26. He has played for the Cubs, Rays and Marlins.
#morel #roster
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