NY Mets prospect promotion puts Brett Baty, Marcus Semien on notice

Among the prospects the New York Mets acquired at the trade deadline, it might not be Jefferson Rojas who makes it to the majors first. They’ve summoned another to Triple-A. After an 0 for 4 day in Double-A, the Mets still decided awarding Emilien Pitre with a promotion was worth it.

A crowded infield in Double-A featuring Pitre, Rojas, Mitch Voit, Billy Amick, plus Jacob Reimer has now cleared out one spot. Pitre went into Sunday batting .343/.434/.476 in just over 200 plate appearances in Double-A. His 30 walks vs. 19 strikeouts proved there wasn’t much more his eye could learn either.

Pitre is a light-hitting, slick-fielding speedster whose 32 total stolen bases (none since the trade, 21 in High-A) have highlighted his season. The promotion’s timing seems somewhat coincidental after a report came out from Will Sammon over the weekend about the Mets’ discussion with Marcus Semien upon his return from the IL about others playing some second base. Second base has been Pitre’s primary position.

Emilien Pitre is moving up and getting ready to make some veteran Mets players sweat

Carson Benge only played 24 games in Triple-A and hit a lousy .178 in 2025 and that was enough for them to start considering him for the Opening Day roster in 2026. A strong spring plus a lack of choices largely due to a late spring injury to Mike Tauchman helped him lock up the spot.

Pitre isn’t nearly the same level of prospect as Benge was. MLB Pipeline’s latest list had him listed at 12th within the organization. It’s subjective yet noteworthy. The speed, defense, bat-on-ball skills, and more all seem to fit into the style of player David Stearns desires. Although a left-handed hitter, he could conceivably be a platoon partner for Semien or a candidate to take on the Brett Baty role that, frankly, isn’t cutting it.

The Mets already started their goal of making Pitre more versatile, giving him two starts at third base. The promotion likely had as much to do with how little more there was to learn about him at the Double-A level as well as how difficult it was to get everyone the defensive reps needed. On Sunday prior to the announcement of his promotion, he was the DH.

His 70 total walks and 42 strikeouts will be hard to keep up with at any level and are sure to even out if not pass each other in the night. However, even in college, he was walking more than he struck out. Becoming a Jeff McNeil-like player, which the Mets tried to do with Baty this year, could be the likeliest outcome.

Whether it’s second base to replace Semien or in a more versatile role where he bumps out Baty, Pitre has become someone for Mets fans to follow closely for the remainder of the year. He shouldn’t get any major league playing time in 2026, but by the time we get to the final roster decisions for 2027, whenever that may be with the CBA expiring, Pitre could be an appealing choice especially if the Mets move on from Baty with a trade or decide Semien isn’t cut out for a starting role.

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