A.J. Ewing showcased his potential during the Mets’ Grapefruit League opener against Miami, contributing a sacrifice fly and displaying speed and baseball awareness in center field despite the team’s 2-1 loss. The 21-year-old, noted for his quickness and strong defensive plays, is seen as a promising prospect after a successful season with Double-A Binghamton. Manager Carlos Mendoza highlighted Ewing’s hitting ability and defensive skills as encouraging. Meanwhile, Jorge Polanco’s transition to first base will involve young infielders Brett Baty and Mark Vientos as backups, with Baty recovering from a hamstring issue.
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