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Mets Trim Roster, Option Ronny Mauricio to Triple-A Syracuse

by
Kenji Tanaka
March 19, 2026

As the Mets finalize their roster in anticipation of Opening Day, they took significant steps on Thursday by making four key moves. Among the changes, infielder Ronny Mauricio and right-handed pitcher Joey Gerber have been optioned to Triple-A Syracuse, while left-handed pitcher Brandon Waddell and right-handed pitcher Mike Baumann were reassigned to minor league camp.

For Mauricio, the decision comes as no surprise. With a crowded infield and the likelihood that New York will not carry a backup shortstop, the young infielder found himself without a clear path to an Opening Day roster spot. The Mets are currently at 42 players, with just one week remaining before the start of the season.

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