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AJ Ewing call-up can’t be Mets’ only move to save season: Here are four more bold ones

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The Mets have the worst record in baseball through their first 40 games of the season.

The first quarter of this season is in the books, and the 15-25 Mets have the worst record in Major League Baseball. They’re the only team on pace for 101 losses. With 122 games remaining on its schedule, New York still has a path to play its way back into relevance this summer.

Until the Mets consistently improve their on-field product, the team is shaping up to be one of the biggest disappointments in baseball history. That’s a harsh but fair assessment considering the Mets’ payroll ($368 million) and all the moves that were made this past offseason in an effort to re-establish this club as a perennial postseason contender. So, what needs to happen for the Mets to turn this around?

The Mets answered that question, in part, with their aggressive promotion of top prospect A. J. Ewing on Monday night.

The return of Francisco Lindor, Luis Robert Jr. , and Jorge Polanco from the injured list is pivotal in that process, but all three are not close to returning. With Ewing in mind, here are four bold moves the Mets can make soon to spark a revival after this disastrous start to the season: Play the kids!

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