Mets Morning News: A(.J.)-Okay
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 12: A. J. Ewing #9 of the New York Mets steals second base in the sixth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Citi Field on May 12, 2026 in New York City.
(Photo by Evan Bernstein/Getty Images) | Getty Images Meet the Mets The Mets beat the Tigers in a 10-2 blowout. A. J.
Ewing impressed in his debut, drawing three walks, driving in two runs, stealing a base, and hitting a triple for his first major league hit. Choose your recap : Amazin’ Avenue , MLB. com , Newsday , New York Daily News , New York Post Carson Benge’s outfield dynamism has turned heads and is one of the few bright spots in the slog of the 2026 season so far.
With A. J. Ewing’s call-up, the Mets designated outfielder Andy Ibáñez for assignment.