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The New York Mets returned home this weekend for a three-game series with the division rival Washington Nationals. The Mets completed the sweep Sunday, holding off the Nationals in a 4-3 victory.
This was the club’s second sweep of August; they swept the Cleveland Guardians on the road from the 4th through the 6th. After the weekend they have advanced to 56-69.
Following the sweep, New York announced a roster move. They will be calling up former Chicago Cubs slugger and utility defender Christopher Morel from Triple-A Syracuse, per Mike Mayer of Metsmerized.
Morel started the season with the Miami Marlins but missed the first month with an oblique strain, returning on April 28. In 22 games playing strictly first base, he slashed just .162/.219/.206 for a grim .433 OPS. He could not manage a home run and had only one RBI, a go-ahead single on May 10.
Morel’s Miami performance got him designated for assignment on June 21. He elected free agency and signed with the Mets on a minor league deal. He has been at Triple-A Syracuse since.
In 31 games with Syracuse, Morel had quite the showing. He slashed .321/.382/.716 for a ridiculous 1.098 OPS, along with 12 home runs and 29 RBIs. His torrid stretch, mixed with the Mets’ uncertainty at third base, explains his call-up.
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Jun 4, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs third base Christopher Morel (5) scores against the Chicago White Sox during the eighth inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports Credit: USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Connect (Reuters)
The utility made his debut with the Cubs at age 23 in the 2022 season. He was Chicago’s No. 8 prospect at the time and played all over the field. This included a decent amount of time in center field, second base, third base and shortstop.
Morel posted a .741 OPS in 2022, displaying a good power swing before blossoming during the 2023 season. In 107 games, he slashed .247/.313/.508 (.821 OPS) with 26 home runs and 70 RBIs.
Morel was traded during a down 2024 season to the Tampa Bay Rays. He played 2025 with them as well to mediocre offensive results. When he debuts with the Mets, they will be the fourth MLB team he has suited up for in the last three seasons.
Currently sitting at 499 career games, Morel’s next one will be a milestone. The Mets are hoping his power can play in Citi Field and that his 30.7% career strikeout rate takes at least a little dip.
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This was the club’s second sweep of August; they swept the Cleveland Guardians on the road from the 4th through the 6th. After the weekend they have advanced to 56-69.
Following the sweep, New York announced a roster move. They will be calling up former Chicago Cubs slugger and utility defender Christopher Morel from Triple-A Syracuse, per Mike Mayer of Metsmerized.
Morel’s 2026
Morel started the season with the Miami Marlins but missed the first month with an oblique strain, returning on April 28. In 22 games playing strictly first base, he slashed just .162/.219/.206 for a grim .433 OPS. He could not manage a home run and had only one RBI, a go-ahead single on May 10.
Morel’s Miami performance got him designated for assignment on June 21. He elected free agency and signed with the Mets on a minor league deal. He has been at Triple-A Syracuse since.
In 31 games with Syracuse, Morel had quite the showing. He slashed .321/.382/.716 for a ridiculous 1.098 OPS, along with 12 home runs and 29 RBIs. His torrid stretch, mixed with the Mets’ uncertainty at third base, explains his call-up.
MORE: Brewers’ Brice Turang reveals an update ahead of Sunday’s matchup with the Dodgers
Morel’s career
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Jun 4, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs third base Christopher Morel (5) scores against the Chicago White Sox during the eighth inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports Credit: USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Connect (Reuters)
The utility made his debut with the Cubs at age 23 in the 2022 season. He was Chicago’s No. 8 prospect at the time and played all over the field. This included a decent amount of time in center field, second base, third base and shortstop.
Morel posted a .741 OPS in 2022, displaying a good power swing before blossoming during the 2023 season. In 107 games, he slashed .247/.313/.508 (.821 OPS) with 26 home runs and 70 RBIs.
Morel was traded during a down 2024 season to the Tampa Bay Rays. He played 2025 with them as well to mediocre offensive results. When he debuts with the Mets, they will be the fourth MLB team he has suited up for in the last three seasons.
Currently sitting at 499 career games, Morel’s next one will be a milestone. The Mets are hoping his power can play in Citi Field and that his 30.7% career strikeout rate takes at least a little dip.
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