Mets Morning News: Welcome to the Show, A.J. Ewing

Q: Who is A.J. Ewing and why is he significant for the Mets?

A.J. Ewing is one of the New York Mets' top prospects, and his promotion is seen as a crucial step for the team as they seek to turn around a disappointing season.

Q: What other moves are the Mets considering to improve their season?

In addition to promoting A.J. Ewing, the Mets are exploring four more bold moves to enhance their roster and performance this season.

Q: What challenges is the Mets' management facing this season?

The Mets are struggling with a disastrous start to the 2026 season, leading to discussions about the job security of management and potential trades.

Q: How has Freddy Peralta reacted to the Mets' struggles?

Freddy Peralta has expressed confidence in the Mets' ability to turn things around, despite the team's poor performance and swirling trade rumors.

PORT ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA - MARCH 19, 2026: A.J. Ewing #97 of the New York Mets bats during the third inning of a spring training Spring Breakout game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Clover Park on March 19, 2026 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images) | Diamond Images/Getty Images

Meet the Mets

The Mets are calling up A.J. Ewing, one of their top prospects. Ewing is someone who is on everyone’s radar, and several Mets farmhands are on the horizon, writes Laura Albanese. Beyond just promoting Ewing, Max Goodman identified four more bold moves that the club can make to save its season. Despite a disastrous 2026 season, Joe Pantorno explained why David Stearns’ job is probably not going to be in danger any time soon. David Lennon wrote about every bad month for the Mets feeling like an existential crisis. Abbey Mastracco provided the good, the bad, and the ugly from the team’s 5-4 road trip. Dan Martin sees the Mets as ‘broken’ and help likely isn’t on the way. With trade rumors swirling amid the team’s horrid start to the season, Freddy Peralta expressed confidence in the team’s turnaround, adding ‘I love being here”. However, a changing Mets reality puts Peralta at ‘the top of the list’ for most deadline sales. Christian Scott’s has led to an electric start to his 2026 campaign. After a rocky start to his season, . In the latest edition of “”, Tim Britton implored the Mets to find their offense sooner rather than later. With as the center piece, Joel Sherman of the big-hitting third basemen. Chelsea Janes attempted to answer some questions around the Mets Mets Mailbag on SNY. The Mets to Triple-A. The Mets Nick Roselli from the Long Island Ducks.

Around the National League East

The Braves activated Ha-Seong Kim and placed Eli White on the 7-day concussion list one day after his incredible, game-saving catch. Cristopher Sánchez was named NL Player of the Week. Bobby Witt Jr. took home AL honors. Charlotte Varnes provided some Phillies takeaways, including some bullpen updates and Kyle Schwarber’s start. Following Justin Crawford’s first major league home run, Todd Zolecki took a trip down memory lane with the first career homer for some Phillies players. Phillies players are excited to see Ranger Suarez, their former teammate turned rival, as they travel to Boston to face the Red Sox. The Marlins have released Chris Paddack.

Around Major League Baseball

The Cubs surged to Number One in the latest MLB Power Rankings. The MLB.com staff looked at one thing each club can improve in 2026. The Dodgers activated Mookie Betts from the IL, five weeks after suffering a strained right oblique, and optioned Alex Freeland to Triple-A. The Blue Jays made a bunch of roster moves, placing Addison Barger on the IL, recalling Yohendrick Piñango from Triple-A, selecting Yariel Rodríguez to the big league roster, and designating Eric Lauer for assignment. The Athletics are calling up No. 5 prospect Henry Bolte, one week after recording a hit in twelve straight plate appearances. The Yankees appear more ruthless than ever this year, despite Brian Cashman rejecting the narrative around urgency. José Caballero of the Yankees will have an MRI on his sore right middle finger. Scott Boras believes that Tarik Skubal and could be back sooner than later. from his start last night due to left side tightness. turned to a bullpen game with Eovaldi sidelined. 19-year-old Padres prospect Humberto Cruz to transporting undocumented immigrants and amid this plea. ’s with one out in the seventh inning catapulted the past the Yankees by a 3-2 victory. The Yankees carrying a no-hit bid into the seventh inning. The Guardians defeated the Angels 7-2, as Travis Bazzana’s to aid the Guardians’ offense. The red-hot Rays stayed…well, red-hot…with an 8-5 win over the Blue Jays. The has helped power the Rays to one of their best 40-game starts ever. In the victory, Rays’ speedster created a run . The Mariners topped 3-1. On the evening, with a batting practice home run, and then did the same during the game. With the help of a surging and , the Giants’ with a 9-3 over the Dodgers. A first inning run held up in ’ 1-0 victory over the Rangers, as ’s gem and ’s save gave the 2023 World Series.

Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue

Linus Lawrence provided a Monday Stat Party.

This Date in Mets History

On this date in 2011, Carlos Beltran became just the seventh Met to hit three home runs in a single game, accomplishing the feat in the team’s 9-5 win over the Rockies at Coors Field.