The New York Mets call up infielder Christopher Morel from Triple-A Syracuse ahead of their three-game series against the San Diego Padres, starting Monday. The move also includes cutting infielder Gabriel Arias to make room on the roster.
Morel, 27, is a right-handed hitter with prior major-league power, including two seasons of 20 home runs. Interim manager Andy Green says Morel will be in the lineup at first base for the team’s game on Tuesday night against Padres left-hander Robbie Ray. The Mets’ decision is reported as the club begins a series-opener against a San Diego team that has been performing well.
Across the reports, the core details are consistent: Morel is promoted from Triple-A to the Mets’ active roster, and Arias is removed as part of the same transaction. The difference is mainly in emphasis, with one outlet focusing on the timing of the call-up before Monday’s opener, while another adds specifics about his expected role against Ray.
