New York Mets shortstop prospect Jett Williams (ankle) left Thursday's regular-season Arizona Fall League contest after crashing into the outfield fence and is dealing with a right-ankle sprain. Although there is no word on severe it is, team officials are optimistic it won't be a big issue for Williams the rest of the offseason. The club's No. 2 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, hit .225 (18-for-80) with two homers, nine RBI, seven steals and 15 runs scored in the AFL for Scottsdale and should be ready to go for the start of next season in the minors. The 21-year-old had right-wrist surgery in early June and played in only 33 games across three minor-league levels, ultimately reaching Triple-A Syracuse, in 2024. The 5-foot-6 infielder is currently blocked at SS by Francisco Lindor at the MLB level, but the Mets could move him to the outfield in order to make his big-league debut late next season.
New York Mets shortstop prospect Jett Williams continued his recovery from wrist surgery on Wednesday by starting a rehab assignment at High-A St. Lucie. The 20-year-old went 1-for-3 with a stolen base in his first game action since April 21. The former first-rounder began the season at Double-A before succumbing to the wrist injury. Last season across three levels of the minors, Williams hit .263 with 13 home runs, but his calling cards are walks and stolen bases, stealing 45 bases and posting an incredible 19.5% BB% that resulted in a .425 OBP in 121 games. The Mets' top offensive prospect (MLB No. 57) is expected to debut sometime next season, but it may be later than expected with so much time lost this year.
Jett Williams Looking At August As Best-Case Return Date
New York Mets shortstop prospect Jett Williams (wrist) underwent surgery in early June and will be sidelined until at least August. Limited to 11 games at Double-A Binghamton this season, Williams has hit .179 with no homers, and two RBI to go with two stolen bases. A pure-hitter with excellent speed, the 20-year-old drew 104 walks and stole 45 bases across three levels of the minors last season while hitting .263. The injury will sap a good portion of his 2024 but the future is still bright for the first-round pick in the 2022 draft. If he can return from his wrist surgery at some point at the end of this season, he could still be on track to make a big-league debut sometime next season. His recovery is worth tracking for fantasy managers with an eye toward the future.
New York Mets shortstop prospect Jett Williams (wrist) received a second cortisone injection in his right wrist, according to president of baseball operations David Stearns. If his latest injection doesn't help, the Mets will have to consider surgery for the infielder. It's unclear how long surgery would keep the 20-year-old out of action, but there's a chance it could end his 2024 campaign. Williams had his first cortisone injection in early May. In addition to his wrist injury, Williams was hitting just .180/.360/.308 with no homers, two RBI and two stolen bases in 11 games played for Double-A Binghamton before his injury. The Mets' top prospect, per MLB Pipeline, bats from the right side and also has played the outfield. Williams doesn't have tons of raw power but commands the strike zone and could surface in the big leagues as early as next year, perhaps at second base.
New York Mets shortstop prospect Jett Williams (wrist), the team's top prospect per MLB Pipeline, started dealing with right-wrist soreness at the end of last month, which has kept him off the field since April 21. Williams received a cortisone injection at the end of last week, according to senior vice president of player development Andy Green. He's waiting for the injection to take effect and has plans to start swinging a bat in the coming days and return to games by the end of the month of May. Williams was off to a slow start before his injury, with a .179/.360/.308 slash line in his first extended taste of Double-A ball. But it shouldn't be too concerning, as the former first-rounder thrived during his first full minor-league season in 2023, hitting 13 homers, drawing 104 walks and stealing 45 bases, mostly at Single-A St. Lucie. Williams should be stashed in most dynasty/keeper formats.
New York Mets shortstop Jett Williams (wrist), the team's top prospect per MLB Pipeline, has been placed on the seven-day injured list at Double-A Binghamton due to right-wrist soreness. Williams hasn't played in over a week and will now miss more time in the minors. On top of the injury, the 20-year-old infielder has hit a weak .180/.360/.308 with no home runs, two RBI, two stolen bases and nine runs scored in 11 games for Binghamton in 2024. Williams' primary position is shortstop, but the Mets have moved him around so far this year and he's also played second base and center field on the farm. He's undersized at 5-foot-7, 175 pounds, but he has impressive power despite his size and also displays a solid understanding of the strike zone at a young age. Right now, he's just a stash candidate in dynasty leagues and isn't expected to debut in the big leagues until 2025 or later.
Jett Williams, Luisangel Acuna Drawing Buzz At Mets Camp
New York Mets infielders Jett Williams and Luisangel Acuna are drawing a lot of interest as Mets camp gets underway in Port Saint Lucie, Florida. Williams is the Mets' highest-rated prospect (No.45 in the Top 100) but Acuna is also considered a high-end prospect. Williams was a first-round pick back in 2022 and slashed .263/.425/.451 with 13 home runs, 55 RBI, and 45 steals in 121 minor-league games across three levels. Williams will see time at center field and shortstop while Acuna will get reps at second and shortstop as well. Williams' speed could play well in center field. According to beat writer Anthony DiComo both Acuna and Williams have an outside chance to appear in the majors at some point late in the season. They are must-draft players in dynasty formats but there's no need to rush and draft them in redraft leagues. Both are names to keep an eye on, however, if they do indeed get called up later in the year.
New York Mets shortstop/outfield prospect Jett Williams has been promoted from High-A Brooklyn to Double-A Binghamton, according to sources. Williams, the team's No. 3 prospect per MLB Pipeline, earned the promotion after hitting a combined .266/.431/.461 with an .892 OPS, 13 home runs, 21 doubles, eight triples, 53 RBI, 44 stolen bases, 102 walks and 76 runs scored in 115 games with Single-A St. Lucie and Brooklyn. The 19-year-old had a 1.018 OPS in Brooklyn and has mostly played the 6 in the minors this year, but he also is athletic enough to be able to handle center field. Williams, a right-handed hitter and thrower, is just 5-foot-6 but has impressive power for his size.
New York Mets shortstop prospect Jett Williams collected his 100th walk and 13th home run of the season in a 2-for-4 showing with High-A Brooklyn. The 19-year-old joins Termarr Johnson as the only teenagers with 100 walks in a minor-league season since 2005. He's shown out since being promoted to High-A in August, slashing .306/.452/.581 with seven home runs, 18 RBI, 25 runs, and 11 stolen bases through 35 games. The 2022 first-round pick is years away from seeing The Show, but he's developed into one of the more impressive prospects in the dynasty format.
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