Mets call up Christopher Morel ahead of series against Padres
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 12:28 AM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
The Mets are set to call up Christopher Morel from Triple-A Syracuse ahead of their series opener against the San Diego Padres on Monday. Morel's performance at Syracuse has been strong, boasting a.321 batting average, 12 home runs, and 29 RBI over 31 games. The 27-year-old had a challenging stint with the Miami Marlins earlier this season, hitting just.162 in 22 games before being designated for assignment. New York signed him to a minor league deal at the end of June after he struggled with the Marlins. Morel's versatility in the field has seen him play multiple positions, including first base and left field.
- •Mets call up Christopher Morel from Triple-A Syracuse.
- •Morel hit.321 with 12 home runs for Syracuse.
- •He previously struggled with the Miami Marlins this season.
- •Morel provides defensive versatility, having played multiple positions.
- •The Mets face the San Diego Padres in their series opener Monday.
- 1:15 AMESPN MLB — Mets call up infielder Morel from minors, cut Arias
- 11:46 PMYahoo Sports — Mets call up Christopher Morel from minors and cut infielder Gabriel Arias
- 2:07 AMYahoo Sports — Mets to call up Christopher Morel: reports
"The New York Mets called up infielder Christopher Morel from Triple-A Syracuse on Monday. 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 against the surging San Diego Padres. Interim manager Andy Green said the 27-year-old Morel, a right-handed hitter, will start at first base Tuesday night against Padres left-hander Robbie Ray.
"The Mets are reportedly calling up Christopher Morel from Triple-A Syracuse ahead of their series-opener against the San Diego Padres on Monday.
"The New York Mets called up infielder Christopher Morel from Triple-A Syracuse on Monday.
Sources
External links- ESPN MLBAug 18, 2026, 1:15 AMMets call up infielder Morel from minors, cut Arias
The New York Mets called up infielder Christopher Morel from Triple-A Syracuse on Monday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 11:46 PMMets call up Christopher Morel from minors and cut infielder Gabriel Arias
The New York Mets called up infielder Christopher Morel from Triple-A Syracuse on Monday. 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 against the surging San Diego Padres. Interim manager Andy Green said the 27-year-old Morel, a right-handed hitter, will start at first base Tuesday night against Padres left-hander Robbie Ray.
- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 2:07 AMMets to call up Christopher Morel: reports
The Mets are reportedly calling up Christopher Morel from Triple-A Syracuse ahead of their series-opener against the San Diego Padres on Monday.
Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
MLB•Oct 17, 2026, 10:00 PMWhat Shohei Ohtani revealed about injuries after NLCS loss to Brewers
MLB•Oct 17, 2026, 9:09 PMMLB playoff TV schedule, where to watch, updated postseason bracket- MLB•Oct 17, 2026, 5:12 PMMariners manager candidate backs out of running for lesser job with Phillies
MLB•Oct 17, 2026, 2:09 PMSaturday morning Rangers stuff
MLB•Oct 17, 2026, 2:08 PMMets relief prospect Ryan Lambert off to strong start in Arizona Fall League
MLB•Oct 17, 2026, 12:31 PMGuardians News: Game 4 Now Tonight
