Mets Infield Prospect Ronny Mauricio Tears Right ACL In Winter League, Will Miss Season’s Start – News18

NEW YORK: Mets infield prospect Ronny Mauricio tore his proper ACL throughout a Dominican Winter League sport and can want surgical procedure, an harm that can sideline him for a major a part of the 2024 season.

The 22-yr-outdated, who made his main league debut Sept. 1, was damage whereas enjoying for Tigres del Licey on Sunday evening. Mauricio was on first base and began for second in what gave the impression to be a stolen base try, then fell and grabbed his proper knee. He walked gingerly off the sphere.

New York stated Tuesday that imaging revealed the tear and added {that a} timeline for his return might be decided after the operation.

Mauricio hit .248 with two homers, 9 RBIs and 7 steals for the Mets in September after batting .292 with 23 homers, 71 RBIs and 24 steals for Triple-A Syracuse. He was batting .433 (13 for 40) in seven video games for Licey this offseason.

Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns had envisioned Mauricio and Brett Baty competing for the third base job in spring coaching.

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