Mets Call Up Top Prospect Michael Conforto, Place Cuddyer On DL
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) — OK kid, let's see what you can do.
The New York Mets have promoted top hitting prospect Michael Conforto from the minors and put outfielder Michael Cuddyer on the 15-day disabled list.
We've placed @mcuddy23 on the DL and selected the contract of @mconforto8 from the @bmets. #Mets pic.twitter.com/M7bUCESUkW
— New York Mets (@Mets) July 24, 2015
The weak-hitting Mets made the moves before Friday night's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Cuddyer hasn't played since Tuesday because of inflammation in his left knee. The move was made retroactive to Wednesday.
Look who just arrived! Welcome to @CitiField, @mconforto8! #Mets pic.twitter.com/bldBbpKY7x
— New York Mets (@Mets) July 24, 2015
.@mconforto8 will wear number 30. #Mets
— New York Mets (@Mets) July 24, 2015
The 36-year-old Cuddyer is hitting .250 with eight home runs and 30 RBIs in 82 games. He won the 2013 NL batting title with Colorado, then signed a two-year, $21 million deal with the Mets last November.
Terry Collins meets with @mconforto8. #Mets. pic.twitter.com/Xvs9bofCLw
— New York Mets (@Mets) July 24, 2015
The Mets selected Conforto's contract from Double-A Binghamton. The 22-year-old was the 10th overall pick in the 2014 draft from Oregon State.
Congrats to @mconforto8 for getting the call up! Wish you nothing but the best big man! #LGM
— Brandon Nimmo (@You_Found_Nimmo) July 24, 2015
Conforto was batting .312 with five homers and 26 RBIs in 45 games at Binghamton after starting the year at high-A St. Lucie.
.@mcuddy23 wishes @mconforto8 the best of luck. #Mets pic.twitter.com/GrER0YnRH7
— New York Mets (@Mets) July 24, 2015
Conforto started in the All-Star Futures Game this month. He went 2 for 2 and threw a runner out at the plate.
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