Mets Set to Call Up Veteran Outfielder Tommy Pham Ahead of Dodgers Series

The New York Mets are bringing veteran outfielder Tommy Pham back to the big leagues just in time for their three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, which kicks off on Monday night. This decision, first reported by Will Sammon, comes after Pham signed a minor league deal with the organization in late March.

In preparation for his return, the 38-year-old Pham has participated in a few games with the Low-A St. Lucie Mets, a brief stint aimed at getting him ready for major league competition. Pham has seen considerable action with the Mets this season, though his performance has been slightly below league average since his trade to the Diamondbacks earlier this year. Over the 2024 and 2025 seasons, Pham registered a 93 wRC+ across 927 plate appearances while playing for the White Sox, Cardinals, Royals, and Pirates.

As the Mets prepare for Pham’s arrival, the team has yet to announce which player will be removed from the active roster to make room for him. Several candidates are under consideration, including Carson Benge, who has struggled to a 33 wRC+ in his first 52 major league plate appearances. Brett Baty’s performance has not significantly outpaced Benge’s, as he carries a 51 wRC+. Additionally, Ronny Mauricio, who was only called up a few days ago, has spent most of the season in Triple-A Syracuse, adding to the mix of potential roster moves.

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