John From Albany - Winter Ball Update 12/26/20

 

With the Winter Leagues off for Christmas the last two days, here is a brief look at how current Mets minor leaguers and former Mets are doing.

In the Dominican Republic,

The biggest name to make an appearance so far is Mets Top Rated prospect Ronny Mauricio. However, he has batted just once and struck out.  We will see if he gets more time later this season.

Robel Garcia who the Mets claimed on waivers from the Reds right after the season has been playing second base regularly for Aguilas Cibaenas. He hit two home runs early this winter but has since cooled down.

Franklyn Kilome:

Minor League Free Agent Catcher Bruce Maxwell has been catching for Los Toros Del Este.    

Newly acquired Rule 5 Draft pick, RHP Jesus Reyes:

Also recently required in the Rule 5 Draft Oscar De La Cruz:

In Venezuela.

Mets Minor League Free Agent Catcher David Rodriguez has been hitting real well while also seeing time at 1B and as a DH:

Recently resigned minor league free agent Wilfredo Tovar. Always known for his glove at SS, Wilfredo has been hitting third some nights this winter:

RHP Jaison Vilera:

RHP Cesar Loaiza:

RHP Yeizo Campos:

In Puerto Rico:

Primera Hora.com: “Johneshwy Fargas is the hottest bat in the LBPRC. Fargas has played in 13 of Yegüita's 14 games and has hit a hit in 12 games this year…the only one with an offensive average above .400 in Puerto Rican winter ball…hitting .412 with 21 hits in 51 official at-bats. He is also the leader in RBIs with 16 and is second in runs with 12.”

In Australia, just two games were able to be played so far with all but RHP Adam Oller seeing action:

INF/OF Carlos Cortes:

SS Manny Rodriquez:

LHP Andrew Mitchell:

In the Mexican Pacific League -

Mets Minor League Catcher Juan Uriarte has also been playing LF as he gets regular at bats after fighting injuries.

Here are some of the former Mets and Minor League Mets playing this winter:

T.J. Rivera:

Juan Lagares:

Jenrry Mejia:

Ariel Jurado:

Former Met Pitching Prospect Marcos Molina:

Other players appearing this winter, Hunter Strickland, Antonio Bastardo, Tim Peterson, Jordany Valdespin, Raul Valdes, Dario Alvarez, Ramon Ramirez, Ronny Cedeno, Hector Santiago, Fernando Salas, Ex-Syracuse Met Ervin Santana, Ex-Binghamton Rumble Pony Matt Pobereyko, Ex-Binghamton Rumble Pony Joshua Torres, 2019 Mets Minor League Free Agent Pedro Payano, 2019 Mets Minor League Free Agent  Francisco Rios, and 2019 Mets Minor League Free Agent Sebastian Elizalde.