Trending Now - Alvarez Leaves Game Early Due to Suspected Leg Injury
WHO:
MLB.com - A.J. Ewing was rated as the No. 2 prospect in Flushing and No. 78 in baseball.
MLB.com - President of baseball operations David Stearns stated, “He’s a pretty well-rounded player right now. There aren’t a ton of holes in his game.”
MLB.com - Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez exited the game.
MLB.com - Manager Carlos Mendoza and trainer Joe Golia were involved in the situation.
MLB.com - A.J. Ewing was called up for his Major League debut.
MLB.com - President of baseball operations David Stearns commented on Ewing's readiness.
WHAT:
MLB.com - Ewing batted .349/.481/.571 in 12 games with Triple-A Syracuse and .326/.392/.435 with five stolen bases in Double-A Binghamton.
MLB.com - Ewing was designated to bat eighth in his Major League debut.
MLB.com - Alvarez left the game in the sixth inning due to an apparent right leg injury.
MLB.com - Alvarez was batting .241 with a .710 OPS in 37 games at the time of his injury.
MLB.com - Ewing was rated as the No. 2 prospect in Flushing and No. 78 in baseball.
MLB.com - Ewing batted .349/.481/.571 in 12 games with Triple-A Syracuse and .326/.392/.435 with five stolen bases in Double-A Binghamton.
MLB.com - Ewing was designated to bat eighth in his debut.
WHERE:
MLB.com - The game took place at Citi Field.
MLB.com - Ewing played center field for the Mets.
WHEN:
MLB.com - Alvarez's injury occurred during a game against the Tigers.
MLB.com - Ewing was called up after only 12 games with Triple-A Syracuse and 46 games with Double-A Binghamton.
WHY:
MLB.com - The Mets believe Ewing can help spark a team sorely in need of exactly that: a spark.
MLB.com - The Mets believe Ewing is ready to hit Major League pitching and can help spark the team.
MLB.com - Alvarez has had trouble staying healthy throughout his career, missing significant time due to injuries.
HOW:
MLB.com - Ewing learned of his call-up in enough time to inform his father and three close family friends, who made their way to Citi Field for his debut.
MLB.com - Alvarez twisted his leg awkwardly while swinging and fouling off a pitch.
MLB.com - Ewing's call-up was a combination of opportunity due to injuries on the team and his performance in the minors.
(UPDATED May 13, 2026 06:07 UTC)
A.J. Ewing has been rated as the No. 2 prospect in Flushing and No. 78 in all of baseball, with the Mets' president of baseball operations, David Stearns, praising him as a well-rounded player with few weaknesses. Ewing has shown impressive performance, batting .349 with a .481 on-base percentage in Triple-A Syracuse and .326 with five stolen bases in Double-A Binghamton, and he is set to bat eighth in his Major League debut. He learned about his call-up in time to share the news with his father and three close family friends, who will be at Citi Field to support him as he takes the field.
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(UPDATED May 13, 2026 04:18 UTC)
In a concerning turn of events for the Mets, catcher Francisco Alvarez exited the game against the Tigers in the sixth inning due to an apparent right leg injury, prompting manager Carlos Mendoza and trainer Joe Golia to step in. In response to Alvarez's injury, the Mets called up A.J. Ewing for his Major League debut, with Ewing batting eighth and showcasing impressive minor league stats, including a .349 batting average in Triple-A Syracuse. President of baseball operations David Stearns expressed confidence in Ewing's readiness to contribute at the Major League level, as the team looks to spark their performance amid ongoing injury challenges.