In search of to strengthen the bench for a possible postseason run, the New York Mets promoted Luisangel Acuna from Triple-A Syracuse, the group introduced Saturday.
The youthful brother of Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr., Luisangel Acuna was within the beginning lineup for his main league debut Saturday in a 6-4 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. He performed shortstop and batted ninth, going 2-for-4 with two singles.
Acuna has performed second base, shortstop and heart subject at Syracuse, the place he has posted a .258 common, 7 dwelling runs, 50 RBIs and 40 stolen bases.
The Mets acquired Acuna, 22, in a commerce on July 30, 2023, when New York dealt pitcher Max Scherzer and money to the Texas Rangers.
Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor reported again tightness Friday evening within the Mets’ 11-3 win over the Phillies and left the sport early. He’s thought-about day-to-day. Second baseman Jeff McNeil is out the remainder of the common season with a damaged wrist.
Outfielder DJ Stewart was despatched right down to make room for Acuña on New York’s roster.
The Related Press and Discipline Stage Media contributed to this report.