Mets call up Christopher Morel after strong performance in Triple-A
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 1:30 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
The New York Mets announced the call-up of Christopher Morel from Triple-A Syracuse following a series sweep against the Washington Nationals. The Mets won the game 4-3 on Sunday, improving their record to 56-69. Morel, who struggled with the Miami Marlins earlier in the season, impressed in Syracuse with a.321 batting average and 12 home runs in 31 games. He has now played with four MLB teams in three seasons, and his debut with the Mets will mark his 500th career game.
- •Mets sweep Nationals with a 4-3 victory on Sunday.
- •Morel has 12 home runs and 29 RBIs in Triple-A this season.
- •He slashed.321/.382/.716 during his time at Syracuse.
- •Morel's next game will be his 500th in the MLB.
- •This move follows Morel's struggles with the Marlins early in 2026.
- 1:30 PMYahoo Sports — Mets call up 5-Year veteran for potential final opportunity in MLB
"The New York Mets made a call-up decision after their series with the Nationals.
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