Acce s the Mets beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Mike Puma about the inside buzz on the Mets. For a Mets offense struggling to score runs and without Brandon Nimmo due to a stiff neck, the club reached down to Triple-A Syracuse, called up Jared Young and plugged him right into the lineup against the Dodgers. The move made sense considering the lefty-swinging Young started against Dodgers right-hander Tony Gonsolin. Getting the call and making the drive in is always a special feeling, said Young, who played 22 games in the majors with the Cubs in 2022 and 23. Its a good thing. It shows that they believe in the player I am and you feel like everything youve been doing has been for a reason. Jared Young hits a single in the fourth inning during a Mets-Astros spring training game on Feb. 25, 2025. Corey Sipkin for the NY POST That includes splitting last year between Triple-A in the Cardinals system and Doosan of the KBO in South Korea. Young, who went 0-for-1 and was hit by a pitch during the , said Saturday that after putting up a .917 OPS in 75 games with Triple-A Memphis last season, he went to the Cardinals and asked if there was a major league promotion on the horizon. Mookie Betts Jersey When they said no, Young took an offer to play in Korea. Explore More It was another place to play ball and a chance to play really well and show I can play at any level that Ive been thrown at for any extended amount of time, Young said of the decision to go to Korea. It was great. I enjoyed it. He had other minor league offers this past offseason and of the fit and allure of playing with a winning organization. Young has continued to hit right-handed pitching well with Syracuse and the Dodgers are throwing another righty, Landon Knack on Sunday. They on Saturday and Mark Vientos (abdomen) was out, as well as Nimmo. Jared Young prepares to take batting practice before a Mets spring training game against the Nationals on Feb. 28, 2025. Corey Sipkin for the NY POST The move to recall the 29-year-old Young after designating outfielder Jos Azocar for a signment came at , who started at third base for Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday, as the Mets build him back up from the torn ACL he suffered two offseasons ago. Saturday was Mauricios 14th game of the season and just his fourth with Syracuse, but the 23-year-old could be an option at some point in the near future. Mets shortstop Ronny Mauricio connects on a RBI single during a game against the Reds on Sept. 17, 2023. JASON SZENES FOR THE NEW YORK POST CHECK OUT THE AND Mauricio played 26 games in the majors in 2023, when he was a September call-up with the Mets and showed plenty of athleticism before suffering the costly knee injury while playing winter ball in his native Dominican Republic that offseason. Hes been brought back slowly since then, but has the ability to play several positions. Delivering insights on all things Amazins Sign up for Inside the Mets by Mike Puma, exclusively on Sports+ Thank you By clicking above you agree to the and . Enjoy this Post Sports+ exclusive newsletter! Mauricio has seen his potential role , who has played well since he made his MLB debut last year. Gavin Stone Jersey