Trending Now - Mets Promote Top Prospect A.J. Ewing to Boost Struggling Offense

WHO:

MLB.com - A.J. Ewing, the Mets' second-ranked prospect and top position-player prospect.

MLB.com - Freddy Peralta, a pitcher for the Mets, previously with the Brewers.

MLB.com - Carlos Mendoza, manager of the Mets.

WHAT:

MLB.com - The Mets are calling up A.J. Ewing prior to a series opener against the Tigers.

MLB.com - Ewing has a batting average of .326 with five stolen bases over 12 games at Triple-A Syracuse.

MLB.com - Ewing previously hit .349 with 70 stolen bases over three Minor League levels last season.

MLB.com - The Mets have a current record of 15-25, the worst in baseball.

MLB.com - Peralta has a 3.12 ERA in eight starts for the Mets in 2026.

WHERE:

MLB.com - The Mets are based in New York.

MLB.com - The series opener against the Tigers will take place in Flushing, New York.

MLB.com - Peralta discussed his transition during a series against the D-backs in Phoenix.

WHEN:

MLB.com - Ewing will be called up prior to the series opener against the Tigers, scheduled for Tuesday.

MLB.com - Peralta is scheduled to start the first game of the Mets’ three-game set against the Tigers on Tuesday.

WHY:

MLB.com - The Mets are seeking an offensive spark due to their struggling performance, having scored just five runs in three games over the weekend.

HOW:

MLB.com - Ewing's promotion follows a strong performance in the Minor Leagues, where he demonstrated potential as a leadoff hitter.

(UPDATED May 12, 2026 04:14 UTC)

The Mets are calling up A.J. Ewing, their second-ranked prospect and top position-player prospect, ahead of their series opener against the Tigers on Tuesday. Ewing has been impressive at Triple-A Syracuse, boasting a batting average of .326 with five stolen bases over just 12 games, and he previously hit .349 with 70 stolen bases across three Minor League levels last season. With the Mets currently struggling at 15-25, the team is looking for an offensive spark, especially after scoring only five runs in three games over the weekend.