Mets fans and others were somber on Tuesday after learning the news about one of their star players. Talented young second baseman Ronny Mauricio was expected to be a major contributor to the team this coming year. But unfortunately, it looks like he and Met fans will have to wait even longer to see him take the field.
SNY’s Andy Martino reported that Mauricio tore his ACL and will require surgery.
Martino made the post on X, the website formerly known as Twitter, on Tuesday afternoon.
Source: Ronny Mauricio has a torn ACL and needs surgery
— Andy Martino (@martinonyc) December 12, 2023
In limited action in 2022, Mauricio flashed potential. He hit .248 in 26 games at the Major League level. His bat still needs to make the trip with him to the bigs, as he finished with a wRC+ of just 80 and an OPS .643. But, these were just 26 games, so it’s hard to have a takeaway.
Mauricio has been in the Mets organization since he was 17 years old in 2018. The team’s fourth-ranked prospect has risen up the ranks in the organization over the years, and after an entire season in AA in 2022, he played 116 games in AAA before moving up to Flushing.
Suffice it to say, it’s a crushing blow to the Mets, their fans, and fans of baseball alike. You never like to see somebody get hurt, and you especially don’t like to when it’s the offseason.
The MLB world reacted to the terrible news.
Injuries are the worst. So sad for Ronny Mauricio.
Can’t wait to see him back and better than ever.
— Sarah Langs (@SlangsOnSports) December 12, 2023
Terrible news for the Mets: Ronny Mauricio suffered a torn ACL in his knee during Winter Ball play… confirming @martinonyc report.
Mauricio had been set to compete with Brett Baty and Mark Vientos for the Mets' third-base job. This changes the equation considerably.
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) December 12, 2023
Mets lose Edwin Diaz for the 2023 season in the WBC.
Mets lose Ronny Mauricio for the 2024 season in Winter Ball.
The Mets can not have nice things.
— Jake Brown (@JakeBrownRadio) December 12, 2023
Per Andy Martino, Ronny Mauricio has a torn ACL.
Will be discussing this sooner than later today, but man am I crushed to hear this.
— Tyler (@WardyNYM) December 12, 2023
Ronny Mauricio coming back and getting a big knock in the Wild Card round is going to hit different.
— Ben Yoel (@Ben_Yoel) December 12, 2023