Mets Promote Vidal Bruján to Replace Injured Ronny Mauricio

The New York Mets are making a roster move, calling up infielder Vidal Bruján to take the place of Ronny Mauricio, who is heading to the injured list due to a fractured left thumb. Mauricio sustained this injury during the Mets’ recent loss to the Angels, marking yet another setback for the team.

Since being called up on April 23 to fill in for Francisco Lindor—who is sidelined with a calf injury—Mauricio has struggled at the plate. In his 32 plate appearances this season, he has posted a batting line of .219/.219/.313, accompanied by a concerning 46 wRC+ and an exceptionally high chase rate of 53.6 percent.

In contrast, Bruján arrives with a notable pedigree, having been recognized as a consensus top-100 prospect from 2019 through 2022 while progressing through the Tampa Bay Rays’ minor league system. However, his transition to the majors has been challenging; he has registered a disappointing .199/.267/.276 batting line and accumulated -2.0 fWAR over 262 games.

As the Mets consider their lineup options, it remains to be seen how much playing time Bruján will receive at shortstop, a position he has primarily occupied during both the 2026 season with Syracuse and throughout his professional career. The team might choose to utilize Bo Bichette at short, with Brett Baty at third and Mark Vientos at first, keeping Bruján available as a defensive substitute.

Note: This recap is an independently written summary based on publicly available reporting.