While Pham has actually a. 710 OPS for the period, he's 7-for-21. 333) with three stolen bases over his past eight video games. Exactly how sustainable is either player's recent manufacturing? If points don't exercise, the Mets have one more inner alternative they can try in left Ronny Mauricio began to function in limbo Friday during pregame technique. He has actually not yet appeared in a game at the setting. So much for Triple-A Syracuse, Mauricio has a. 927 OPS with seven crowning achievement as well as nine stolen bases. Prior to this season, he played only shortstop. Last month, the Mets started to play him at 2nd base. Now, he's discovering limbo. Keystone and also left area make good sense as areas for Mauricio to try. The Mets can play Jeff McNeil at either place and also feel great regarding the defense he provides. In speaking to Mauricio, Eppler stressed the worth of flexibility. " We understand Ronny can use the left side of the infield," Eppler claimed. "We understand we can put Ronny at 2nd base in a major-league video game, also. However we additionally intend to see how that athleticism can play in the outfield. All the signs, all the measurables inform us he must have the ability to acclimate out there also. As well as he's excited about it. He simply wishes to do whatever he can do. The more versatility, the more devices in his toolbelt, the much better for him as well as his job, the much better for the Mets. " Add it to the listing of things to keep track of with this Mets club as the moment for internal examination ends as well as the profession due date attracts more detailed. Leading image of Francisco lvarez: Ron Chenoy/ U. S. A. Today). Phillies Shop