A.J. Ewing, the New York Mets' No. 2 prospect, is set to make his MLB debut against the Detroit Tigers after just 12 games in Triple-A. The 21-year-old outfielder was promoted following a strong performance in the minor leagues.
Key points
A.J. Ewing is the Mets' No. 2 prospect.
He is making his MLB debut against the Detroit Tigers.
He began the 2026 season at Class AA Binghampton (New York), where he hit .349/.481/.571 over 18 games. That earned him a promotion to Triple-A Syracuse in late April. Now, he's set to join fellow rookie Carson Benge in the Mets outfield for Tuesday's game against the Detroit Tigers.
(Salaries in present-day value calculated by MLB Labor Relations Department, impacted by deferrals and signing bonuses)
1. Juan Soto, Mets - $61,875,000
2. Cody Bellinger, Yankees - $42,500,000
Q&A
What are A.J. Ewing's stats in the minor leagues before his MLB debut?
A.J. Ewing hit .349/.481/.571 over 18 games at Class AA Binghamton before being promoted to Triple-A.
Why are the Mets promoting A.J. Ewing to the MLB roster?
The Mets are hoping Ewing can help turn around a disappointing season, as they currently have the highest payroll in MLB.
Who is A.J. Ewing and when was he drafted?
A.J. Ewing is a 21-year-old outfielder and the Mets' No. 2 prospect, drafted in the fourth round in 2024.
Which team will A.J. Ewing face in his MLB debut?
A.J. Ewing is set to make his MLB debut against the Detroit Tigers.
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3. Zack Wheeler, Phillies – $42 million
5. Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Blue Jays - $40,214,286
6. Aaron Judge, Yankees – $40 million
7. Anthony Rendon, Angels - $38,571,429
8. Jacob deGrom, Rangers - $38 million
9. Mike Trout, Angels – $37,116,667
10. Gerrit Cole, Yankees – $36,000,000
11. Jose Altuve, Astros – $33 million
11. Kyle Tucker, Dodgers - $33 million
13. Tyler Glasnow, Dodgers - $32,500,000
14. Francisco Lindor, Mets - $32,477,277
15. Tarik Skubal, Tigers – $32 million
16. Carlos Correa, Astros – $31,500,000
16. Corey Seager, Rangers - $31,500,000
18. Sonny Gray, Red Sox – $31 million
19. Corbin Burnes, Diamondbacks – $30,790,069
20. Giancarlo Stanton, Yankees - $29 million
21. Nathan Eovaldi, Rangers – $28,536,643
22. Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers – $28,206,684
23. Dansby Swanson, Cubs – $28 million
24. Carlos Rodon, Yankees – $27,833,333
25. Stephen Strasburg, Nationals (*retired) – $27,814,045
26. Bryce Harper, Phillies - $27,538,462
27. Trea Turner, Phillies – $27,272,727
28. Blake Snell, Dodgers - $27,152,056
29. Kris Bryant, Rockies - $27 million
30. Yordan Alvarez, Astros - $26,833,333
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2. Cody Bellinger, Yankees - $42,500,000
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3. Bo Bichette, Mets - $42 million
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3. Zack Wheeler, Phillies – $42 million
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5. Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Blue Jays - $40,214,286
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6. Aaron Judge, Yankees – $40 million
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7. Anthony Rendon, Angels - $38,571,429
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8. Jacob deGrom, Rangers - $38 million
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9. Mike Trout, Angels – $37,116,667
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10. Gerrit Cole, Yankees – $36,000,000
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11. Jose Altuve, Astros – $33 million
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11. Kyle Tucker, Dodgers - $33 million
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13. Tyler Glasnow, Dodgers - $32,500,000
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14. Francisco Lindor, Mets - $32,477,277
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15. Tarik Skubal, Tigers – $32 million
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16. Carlos Correa, Astros – $31,500,000
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16. Corey Seager, Rangers - $31,500,000
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18. Sonny Gray, Red Sox – $31 million
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19. Corbin Burnes, Diamondbacks – $30,790,069
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20. Giancarlo Stanton, Yankees - $29 million
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21. Nathan Eovaldi, Rangers – $28,536,643
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22. Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers – $28,206,684
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23. Dansby Swanson, Cubs – $28 million
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24. Carlos Rodon, Yankees – $27,833,333
25 / 30
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25. Stephen Strasburg, Nationals (*retired) – $27,814,045
26 / 30
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26. Bryce Harper, Phillies - $27,538,462
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Despite lofty preseason expectations, the Mets have fallen flat over the first quarter of the season, sporting a major league-worst 15-25 record through May 11 − their worst start since 1993.
During a just-completed nine-game road trip against the Angels, Rockies and Diamondbacks, the Mets hit a collective .209 and averaged just 3.6 runs per game.
And top hitters Juan Soto and Bo Bichette went a collective 0-for-20 during the final three games in Arizona.
"I mean, there’s no issues right here," Soto said. "We’re all professionals. We all can handle this stuff. But definitely, we’re struggling a little bit right now."
Mets outfielder A.J. Ewing has hit a combined .339/.447/.514 at Class AA and AAA this season with 17 stolen bases in 18 attempts.
Mets outfielder A.J. Ewing has hit a combined .339/.447/.514 at Class AA and AAA this season with 17 stolen bases in 18 attempts.
Ewing − a 5-foot-10, 160-pound outfielder − led the Mets organization with 70 stolen bases across three minor league levels last season. With his speed and excellent batting eye, he could be a candidate to lead off and set the table for an offense that could certainly use a spark.
