2 Mets prospects who should make their MLB debut in 2023 and 1 who shouldn't

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The New York Mets are having a season to forget, with a performance below expectations. However, this represents an opportunity for the organization's young talents to get enough playing time to demonstrate that they have what it takes to establish themselves as productive in MLB.

The organization has given some of its top prospects the opportunity to play for the big team this season. Given that the playoffs feels hard to achieve as the days go by, a window is presented for those value prospects within the team to be called up to MLB and demonstrate that they can establish themselves. With this, the team can have a clear idea of ​​what their needs would be for the next season.

The Mets have taken a long time with this decision, but Ronny Mauricio must debut this season

Ronny Mauricio has been the most productive top prospect on the Mets' minor league circuit. At Syracuse, Mauricio is the hitter with the most at-bats among all eligible and ranks in the top three in most major offensive categories.

The Mets infielder was little forgotten within the organization until his masterful performance in the Dominican Winter League put him in everyone's eye after obtaining the MVP in that league. From that moment, Mauricio improved his swing mechanics and pitch recognition making him an effective hitter.

Mauricio has little left to prove in the minors. The aspect that holds back his called up to MLB has been his position on defense, where he has had to rotate between shortstop, second base and left field.

Currently the Mets need to know if Mauricio can adapt to MLB pitching and know what they have on the team. His call to the big team should happen this season.

Mets pitching prospect Mike Vasil has been proving he has the stuff to be tested in MLB

Mike Vasil has been a good story for the Mets this season. After passing through Double A and now in Triple A, Vasil has shown an improvement in his control and consistency in his speed, points that have played against him in his career.

Vasil's strong showing this season earned him selection to the 2023 All-Star Futures Game. The young pitcher, who is listed as the organization's No. 8 prospect, would be the only Mets representation at the acclaimed event.

Mike Vasil's improvement and performance so far in 2023 is relevant news for the Mets. An organization with few relevant pitching options in its farm system and with a MLB turnover that has been below expectations, Vasil may emerge as a response to the team's short- and medium-term needs.

The Mets should consider giving Mike Vasil a chance to try out his MLB stuff this season and see what he has to offer. If Vasil turns out to be efficient in a short period in the big team, it could be the answer to the need for starting pitchers that may soon appear in the organization. 

Otherwise, Vasil could return to the minors and adjust those flaws that require attention. In any circumstances, his debut must happen this season.

Newly acquired Mets pitcher Coleman Crow shouldn't debut this season

Coleman Crow came to the Mets a few weeks ago in the trade that brought Eduardo Escobar to the Los Angeles Angels. Crow entered the organization's prospect ranking chart as No. 11 according to MLB Pipeline's Top 30 Team Prospects list.

Crow is a 22-year-old pitcher who throws a low-90s fastball that hits 94 mph with a little sinker movement that generates lots of ground balls. Among his secondary pitches, the slider stands out due to the high spin rate it produces, generating a significant number of swing and misses on his opponents.

Although Coleman Crow is in Double A, the former Angel has a maturity in his arm that allows him to be efficient in MLB as soon as this season. However, there is a factor that must be considered, and that affects this young pitcher, which would slow down his MLB debut.

Crow has been showing soreness and swelling in his pitching arm. Although the Mets acquired him with the intention of being able to test his stuff and arsenal quickly, the organization should not call up Coleman Crow until next season and hope his arm can rest and be tested again in the minors.

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