March 27, 2025
New York Mets infielder
Luisangel Acuna is making the start at second base on Opening Day on Thursday against the Houston Astros and left-hander
Framber Valdez at Daikin Park in Houston. With
Jeff McNeil (oblique) opening the season on the injured list, the Mets are expected to go with a platoon at the keystone between Acuna and the lefty-hitting
Brett Baty. The 23-year-old Acuna, the younger brother of Braves All-Star
Ronald Acuna Jr., had a .966 OPS in his first 14 major-league games a season ago, but he went 13-for-52 (.250) with a double, five RBI, three steals, seven runs and eight strikeouts in 56 plate appearances over 21 Grapefruit League games this spring. Acuna will have a role to open the 2025 season, but Baty is expected to see most of the playing time at second, and Acuna could head back to the minors when McNeil makes his return from the IL.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: New York Post - Jon Heyman
March 26, 2025
New York Mets infielder
Luisangel Acuna has made the team's Opening Day roster, sources tell ElExtraBase's Daniel Alvarez-Montes. Acuna's chances of making the roster out of camp increased dramatically when
Jeff McNeil went down with an oblique injury. The 23-year-old Venezuelan middle infielder, who is the younger brother of Atlanta Braves superstar
Ronald Acuna Jr., made his major-league debut last year and went 12-for-39 (.308) with three home runs and six RBI in just 14 regular-season games played. He hit .250 (13-fo-52) with a double, five RBI, three stolen bases and seven runs scored in 21 Grapefruit League games this spring. To begin the 2025 regular season, Acuna, who bats right-handed, figures to be on the short side of a platoon at second base with
Brett Baty. When McNeil returns from his injury, Acuna could be ticketed for a trip back to the minors.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: ElExtraBase - Daniel Alvarez-Montes
March 17, 2025
It sounds like New York Mets infielders
Brett Baty and
Luisangel Acuna will both make the Opening Day roster out of camp and platoon at second base until
Jeff McNeil (oblique) is able to return. Given his experience and the fact that he hits from the left side, Baty figures to open the year on the strong side of a platoon at the keystone in Queens with Acuna. The 25-year-old has deserved playing time to open the season, as he's currently hitting .343 (12-for-35) with two home runs and three doubles in Grapefruit League action. The former 12th overall pick in 2019 has yet to find much success at the big-league level in three seasons, though, hitting .215/.282/.325 with 15 homers and 55 RBI in 169 games. Acuna, 23, has hit just .226 in spring training, although he did go 12-for-39 (.308) with three homers and six RBI in his first 14 big-league games in 2024.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Ben Yoel
March 1, 2025
New York Mets infield prospect
Luisangel Acuna (arm) exited Saturday's contest after being hit by a pitch on his left arm. He was hit by Tampa Bay Rays left-handed pitcher
Shane McClanahan in the second frame. The young infielder was able to swipe second base before being pulled from the contest. Fantasy managers should monitor his status as the team could have removed him out of precaution. Earlier in the week, infielder
Nick Madrigal (shoulder) underwent surgery to repair his fractured shoulder which will keep him sidelined for the entire season. Acuna is expected to have a more significant role in camp with Madrigal's injury, but Acuna now may have to remain sidelined for a period of time. Last season, Acuna made his MLB debut and posted a strong .308/.325/.641 line across 14 games. When healthy, he will compete for starts at the keystone alongside
Jeff McNeil.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Anthony DiComo
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