The New York Mets announced a series of roster moves Tuesday, highlighted by the promotion of outfield prospect Nick Morabito and the designation of veteran outfielder Austin Slater for assignment.
The club also selected left-handed pitcher Anderson Severino to the major league roster before optioning him to Triple-A Syracuse, while right-hander Clay Holmes was transferred to the 60-day injured list.
Morabito, 23, receives his first major league call-up after producing a strong season with Triple-A Syracuse. Through 41 games, the outfielder is batting .253/.364/.390 with four home runs, six doubles, one triple, and 14 stolen bases.
He has been particularly effective against left-handed pitching, posting a .936 OPS in those matchups compared to a .702 OPS against right-handers. Over five minor league seasons in the Mets organization, Morabito owns a .769 OPS.
Primarily a center fielder, Morabito has also seen time in both left and right field this year, giving the Mets additional defensive flexibility in the outfield.
Slater, 33, struggled to establish a role during his short stint in New York. The right-handed hitter appeared in nine games — mostly against left-handed pitching — and hit .250/.286/.300 with one double across 21 plate appearances.
The Mets signed Slater earlier this season after he was designated for assignment by the Miami Marlins.
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