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I was Met scrolling the other day and saw that it was reported that some Mets AAA bat smacked a home run in winter ball. Said he signed on with Syracuse in the off-season after going .295/,359/.557 in 44-games last season. Said his name was Jose Ramos.

So, I dialed up my ole friend Elon:

José Ramos is a professional baseball outfielder in the New York Mets organization.

He's a 25-year-old Panamanian player (born January 1, 2001, in Chepo, Panama) who bats and throws right-handed.

He stands 6'0" tall and weighs 200 pounds, primarily playing center field (CF), though he can also handle right and left field.

Ramos originally signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers as an international free agent out of Panama in 2018 for $30,000. He spent about six years developing in their minor league system, reaching Triple-A (Oklahoma City Comets) but never making his MLB debut with them.

In late 2025 (November 2025), after electing free agency following the 2025 season, he signed a minor league contract with the New York Mets, which included an invitation to major league spring training.

He was assigned to the Syracuse Mets (the Mets' Triple-A affiliate) shortly after.

In his most recent minor league action (with Triple-A Oklahoma City in 2025), he played 44 games and hit .295 with a .359 on-base percentage, .557 slugging (good power numbers), 8-9 home runs, and 27 RBIs, posting a .916 OPS in that sample.

He's shown solid power potential and arm strength (previously graded around 70 for arm in scouting reports during his Dodgers days) and has played in winter leagues, including highlights like a strong home run in the Caribbean Series.

As of early 2026, he's still in the minors with the Mets organization—no MLB debut yet—but he's a depth outfielder prospect who could push for a call-up depending on performance in spring training or the 2026 season.

He's recently been active in international play (assigned to Panama in January 2026) and even had a notable outfield assist throw-out at home plate in early February 2026 games.

MACK – right now, I have him in a crowded Syracuse outfield of Nick Morabito, Carson Benge, A.J. Ewing, Matt Rudick, and Christian Pache. My guess is he and Pache will fight it out in the spring for the sixth outfield slot, though, with all that talent out there, I can’t see the utility players at this position getting much reps in the outfield.

 

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Who I Expect to Crack the 2027 Top 100

Elian Pena silenced early concerns following an 0-for-26 start by finishing his DSL season with a 146 wRC+. His steep, compact swing supports a pull-heavy fly ball approach that should translate to power, and solid pitch recognition gives him a path to stateside ball in 2026.

    MACK – there finally is starting to eek out some prospect-speak about Pena past the Mets insiders. I can’t remember another DSL bat ever having a stronger second half of his first pro season. I know he has already been seen in Florida during the off-season. My guess is he is FCL bound, but there always is a chance he could begin the season on the other end of the compound for St. Lucie.

 

Ryan Clifford took a massive step forward, pairing elite power with improved contact rates to post a 136 wRC+ en route to Triple-A. The gains paint him as more than a three-true-outcomes bat and give him a clear MLB path.

    MACK – I’m still not sure if the reason more people are writing about Clifford lately is he is one of the top first base prospects because others have graduated…  or if his projected talent is finally being graded stronger due to factors created by his better approach from bat to ball. I don’t think I’m going to be able to join in here until I see the results of 100 professional plate appearances. Show me 7-8 home runs, 13-18 walks, and around 20 whiffs and we may have a first baseman here.

 

DSL Mets Orange released RHP Deivy Victora, C Julian Hernandez.

DSL Mets Blue released SS Leandy Mella, RHP Matteo Marelli, IF Alexander Eneas, RHP Jahzeel Montas,  RHP Rayner Reyes, LHP Anthony Reynoso, RHP Yoelvis Martinez, RHP Layonel Ovalles.

FCL Mets released OF Jeffry Rosa, RHP Dalton Mall, OF Haniel German, SS Dangelo Sarmiento.

    MACK – Bummed to see Ovalles cut. Had a rough time in Brooklyn last season (5-apps, 8.53, but still… 16-apps, 1.50 in St. Lucie. Must be an explanation we will never get.

How far do they fall and how fast as well? In 2023, Jeffry Rosa lead all of DSL baseball with 15 home runs (.277, 1.069-OPS). Since then… .156, .149, .178, .180. Nothing stinks more than artificial help here though it’s too late to determine now. Look, the dude had 15 home runs in 148-AB. Since then, 12-HRs in 500 Abs. 500. And, he has proven he can do nothing else. Try to remember this guy the next time you get excited about some child playing at this level.

 

JUST BASEBALL

Bo Bichette, New York Mets

Average Ranking: 8

2025 Stats: 125 G, 139 G, .311/.357/.483, 18 HR, 94 RBI, 134 wRC+, 3.8 fWAR

The 2026 season is going to be interesting for Bo Bichette for multiple reasons. One, the first time he takes an at-bat, it’ll be the first of his career on a team other than the Blue Jays. Two, the first time he takes the field on defense, it’ll be the first time he’s ever played the hot corner at the big-league level.

Even without knowing how he’ll perform at third base (his weak throwing arm and questionable range suggests that it may not be pretty to start with), we were comfortable throwing him on this list, just based off of track record.

Over the last few years, Bichette has led the AL in hits and turned in a batting average north of .300 twice, while sporting an OPS above .800 in every full year of his career. Yes, his 2024 was a dumpster fire, but the way he bounced back this past season and got red-hot in the World Series deserves some praise. We know what Bichette can do with the bat when he’s on his A-game, and the most recent ABs we’ve seen from him have shown that his prime isn’t ending anytime soon.

MACK – I worry a lot about this. Being an old third baseman, I have been very critical of the defensive woes of both Mark Vientos and Brett Baty. They could turn out to look live Golden Glovers compared to this guy before he’s finished here. Fail here and where do you play? DH?

Love the bat though.

 

Full list of Mets 40-man players on WBC rosters:

Jared Young (Canada)

Huascar Brazobán (DR)

Juan Soto (DR)

Nick Morabito (Italy)

Alex Carrillo (Mexico)

Daniel Duarte (Mexico)

Mark Vientos (Nicaragua)

Clay Holmes (USA)

Nolan McLean (USA)

Daviel Hurtado (Cuba)

Robert Stock (Israel)

Josh Blum (Israel)

Jordan Gerber (Israel)

Ben Simon (Israel)

Jamdrick Cornelia (Netherlands)

Jose Ramos (Panama)

Carlos Guzman (Venezuela)