Comments: Short-statured, athletic SS/CF prospect struggled with wrist injury in 2024. Bulked up, body is near physical projection. Utilizes slightly closed, upright stance with easy trigger and leg lift. Uses leverage well, getting to bat speed in compact swing. Selective hitter with understanding of the zone. Above-average power at projection.

Development Path: Williams had an impressive showing in his cup of coffee late at Triple-A and during his stint in the Arizona Fall League. He will likely report to Triple-A Syracuse to start the season.

Fantasy Impact: The stat line was terrible in 2024 but the wrist factors significantly with the production levels. He's a leadoff type hitter who will get on base at a high clip and hit some HR. His plus speed will also help Williams rack up SB totals too.

Upside Grade: 9D

Comments: Hard-throwing 3/4s RHP pitched well across three levels in 2024. Struggles staying on-time throughout delivery, contributing to command issues. Throws strikes with mid-90s FB, struggles with shape. Late-fading CH is best overall pitch. Has established SW as a 3rd quality offering. 12-6 CB used sparingly. Also throws a SI, tunneling off FB.

Development Path: Sproat breezed through High-A and Double-A, running into some struggles during a 7-start sample at Triple-A, where his K% dropped off and his hit rate doubled. He will return to Triple-A to start 2025.

Fantasy Impact: Sproat has the pitch mix to become a whiff-inducing mid-rotation SP. He struggles mightily with FB consistency and will need to refine the pitch to get to his upside potential. The CH and SL are the out pitches and should rack up Ks.

Upside Grade: 8C

Comments: Strong, short statured IF prospect had breakout 1st half before knee injury ended season. Below-average athlete. Utilizes upright stance with quick trigger. Plus bat speed with a slight uppercut trajectory swing. Does well leveraging lower half. Plus power in frame. Lift will come as bat matures. Solid defender with strong arm. Range taxed at SS.

Development Path: Baez should be 100% ready for spring training after mid-season knee surgery. He spent 2024 at Low-A and had just moved up to High-A when the injury happened. He will be at High-A to start 2025.

Fantasy Impact: Baez is a power prospect, likely as a 3B. He has an aggressive approach but does well spoiling pitches. His bat and power project to be above-average-or-better tools. He could become a solid regular for years to come.

Upside Grade: 8D

Comments: Switch-hitting power prospect missed 2024 with knee injury. Utilizes open, upright stance from both sides of plate employing moderate leg lift prior to swing. Plus bat speed guides linear swing. Adjusts swing trajectory, especially on middle-in pitches as LHH. Struggles with aggressiveness, will chase. Average runner with great first step.

Development Path: Mauricio, assuming full health, will compete for a role as the Mets UT guy during spring training. Likely, he'll spend some time at Triple-A, waiting for the Mets to call him up.

Fantasy Impact: Mauricio is a power hitter whose hit tool will be very BA, specifically BABIP, dependent. He doesn't have plus speed but gets to full sprint relatively quickly, which have enhanced his SB numbers.

Upside Grade: 8D

Comments: Versatile, up-the-middle prospect struggled for most of the season at Triple-A. Short-statured, athletic frame. Made several adjustments mechanically, hit better during small MLB stint. Contact over power with an aggressive approach. Below-average power, plays to pull side. Will spray the ball otherwise. Plus runner and plus defender at 2B.

Development Path: Acuña was a disappointment at Triple-A, seemingly trying to get to more power and compromising what got him to this point in his career. Acuña likely opens 2025 at Triple-A Syracuse.

Fantasy Impact: Acuña brings contact skills, a OBP dependent on his BA and plus foot speed to the table. He's not the most efficient base stealer but should get to 20 with regular playing time. It looks like an average fantasy profile all around.

Upside Grade: 7B

Comments: Athletic, former 2-way performer transitioned to full-time pitcher mid-season. Loose arm, low 3/4s delivery with above-average extension and a head whack. Throws two fastballs—4-seam has solid ride/run profile; SI is behind. Uses two different SL, both plus pitches. CH, CB and 89-92 mph CT round out repertoire. Needs to throw strikes.

Development Path: McLean pitched well and slugged well with the bat in High-A. He gave up hitting when his 50% whiff rate became unstrainable. He struggled some on the mound at Double-A, where he'll likely start the season at in 2025.

Fantasy Impact: McLean has a power pitching body, an assortment of pitches and rawness for his age/level. At worst it's a MLB setup RP. At best, a potential SP2/SP3. He'll likely need to rid himself of a few pitches and improve the shape of his better ones.

Upside Grade: 8D

Comments: Three True Outcomes slugger had solid season after promotion to Double-A. Strong body, does not move well. Utilizes upright, open stance. Wraps hands on trigger, slowing start of swing. Plus bat speed with uppercut trajectory swing. Bat coverage is lacking, lots of whiffs. Super passive hitter, needs more aggressiveness. Double-plus raw power.

Development Path: Clifford was slow out of the gate at High-A and surprisingly received a promotion in May to Double-A, which he handled well. He will head out to Triple-A to start 2025.

Fantasy Impact: Clifford will impact standard formats with his power, likely from deeper in a lineup. In OBP formats, Clifford is potentially a hot commodity. He is the most patient hitter his age or younger in baseball.

Upside Grade: 7C

Comments: Athletic, former two-way player was drafted as OF by NYM. Athletic frame. Utilizes open stance set up with weird timing trigger. Generates above-average bat speed with a slight uppercut trajectory swing. Opposite field approach. Only pulled one hit in pro debut. Above-average power plays down due to approach and swing. Above-average runner.

Development Path: Benge was better than his competition during his brief pro debut in Low-A. The Mets likely start him in High-A and send him to Double-A by season's end.

Fantasy Impact: Benge represents a safe bat who likely is guaranteed to be in the big leagues someday. It's limited upside because he probably is an average power guy at projection with a solid BA and high OBP skills who can potentially steal double-digit bases.

Upside Grade: 7C

Comments: Short-statured, stocky OF struggled through injury plagued season. Athletic but at physical projection. Open stance with direct trigger to hit position and small stride. Above-average bat speed with a slight uppercut swing. Up-the-middle approach, lots of top-spin heavy liners. Average power in swing, could play more with some pull tendencies.

Development Path: Gilbert lost time due to a hamstring injury in April. When he returned, he struggled until the last few weeks of the season. He will return to Triple-A to start 2025.

Fantasy Impact: Gilbert's profile suggest he's a better real life asset than in fantasy. He has no standout tool; average hit and power though an above-average runner. His versatility in the OF will give him playing time.

Upside Grade: 7C

Comments: Hit-over-power MIF prospect showed advanced skills at complex level. Average athlete with some strength gains expected. Utilizes an open stance with a clean trigger. All-fields approach with a linear swing plane and advanced bat to ball skills. Average projected power, plays down due to approach. Above-average runner, likely less at projection.

Development Path: Rodriguez will make his full-season debut, in his age 18 year, in Low-A. He will likely spend the bulk of the season at the level before moving up to High-A.

Fantasy Impact: Rodriguez has an advanced feel for hitting. It carries his profile. It's likely a 2B outcome as a big leaguer, especially given where his body might be at maturity. He's a heady player who will be rosterable in BA formats mostly.

Upside Grade: 7C

Comments: Three-quarters, crossfire LHP struggled with strikes during draft year before 2nd round selection. Three pitches, all above-average-or-better offerings, but sub-60% strike rate hurts overall upside. 4-seam FB has plus running action. SW best secondary; buries the pitch late in its progression. Firm CH has late fade and occasional drop.

Development Path: Santucci did not make his pro debut after the draft, likely working out for the organization at their complex. He should start the season at High-A.

Fantasy Impact: On pure stuff, Santucci has the pitch mix to compete as a mid-rotation SP. While there is some refinement needed with the delivery, none of the tweaks seem complex. If he can work it out, he is a whiff inducer in whatever role he ends up in.

Upside Grade: 8E

Comments: Scrappy, contact-oriented IF showcased strength gains during 2024 season. Average athlete, near physical projection. Utilizes upright, slight open stance with a minimal trigger. Stays short through the ball with linear swing. Works gaps well. Below-average power in profile and bat. Hit tool could play up power. Average defender throughout IF.

Development Path: Baro spent much of the season at Low-A, before a late season promotion to High-A. He's likely back to High-A Brooklyn to start 2025.

Fantasy Impact: Baro went from looking as a hitter who would get overpowered easily to one with enough strength to get to the gaps and pile up XBHs. Unfortunately, over-the-fence power is likely not apart of the package. He likely plays everywhere at projection.

Upside Grade: 7D

Comments: Power pitcher continued struggling with throwing strikes in 2024. High 3/4s slot delivery, struggles staying balanced throughout with jerky leg lift. High-riding FB plays down due to command. SW has plus potential with late drop. CT tunnels well off the FB/SL. Struggles controlling CH. Also throws SI and CB, neither pitch is effective.

Development Path: Tidwell bombed out in Triple-A after a solid start in Double-A. He will start 2025 back at Triple-A.

Fantasy Impact: The quality of Tidwell's repertoire screams mid-rotation SP, maybe more. He doesn't throw enough strikes with his FB and when he does, the command is fair, at best. It's looking like a RP outcome, where he could excel with a FB/SW/CT mix.

Upside Grade: 7C

Comments: Lean RHP pitched well across three levels. Over-the-top delivery is uneven with long arm stroke, poor pacing and a significant head whack. 4-seam FB flourished with flat-angled plane and 20 inches of induced vertical break. 12-6 CB has solid shape but lacks velocity and MLB break. SL masquerades sometimes as a CT. CH is fringe.

Development Path: After buzzing through Low-A and being serviceable in High-A, Tong got a two-start preview of Double-A, where he pitched much better than expected. He will start in Double-A to begin the 2025 season.

Fantasy Impact: Statistically, Tong looks awesome. His lean frame will not put on much more muscle, the delivery is whack and frankly, it's a one-pitch pony. Given the uniqueness of the one pitch, he'll likely have a role at the big league level.

Upside Grade: 6B

Comments: Contact-oriented MIF struggled with health throughout disappointing season. Average athlete, could not overcome wrist issues in 2024. Utilizes upright, slightly open stance. Stays compact through linear swing, working all fields. Below-average power and frame in swing. Approach doesn't get to loft. Average runner.

Development Path: Given Vargas' struggles with health and performance in Low-A, he'll likely head back there to start 2025. He could move fast, especially with his spray tendencies, assuming his wrist is healthy.

Fantasy Impact: Vargas is very much like fellow farm hand Boston Baro, where there isn't much fantasy upside unless a manager is rostering for some BA protection. He has a better feel for spraying the ball but doesn't get to a lot of impact.

Upside Grade: 7E