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Mets call up Christopher Morel from minors and cut infielder Gabriel Arias

Christopher Morel returns after hitting .309 with 12 homers in 35 games at Triple-A Syracuse, while Gabriel Arias is designated for assignment.

  • The New York Mets promoted infielder Christopher Morel from Triple-A Syracuse on Monday, designating infielder Gabriel Arias for assignment to open a roster spot.
  • Morel hit.309 with 12 homers, 29 RBIs, and a 1.033 OPS across 35 games since signing his minor league contract on July 1, doing 'tremendously well in Triple-A Syracuse.'
  • The 27-year-old Morel is a.220 career hitter with 74 home runs and 211 RBIs in 499 major league games from 2022-26, having played for the Cubs, Rays, and Marlins.
  • Interim manager Andy Green, who holds a 22-22 record since taking over June 26, called Morel a "great person, great teammate, great competitor" who will start at first base Tuesday.
  • Baseball Operations David Stearns said the team expects slugging outfielder Juan Soto and reliever Devin Williams to return this season, while Green will return to a front-office role after the season.
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Mets call up Christopher Morel from minors and cut infielder Gabriel Arias

The New York Mets have called up infielder Christopher Morel from Triple-A Syracuse. Morel, who has a pair of 20-homer seasons in the majors, was selected to the big league roster as New York prepared to begin a three-game series Monday against the surging San Diego Padres.

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