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3 players we can’t believes made the Mets Wild Card roster

By Mark Powell

PHILADELPHIA, PA - AUGUST 19: Manager Buck Showalter #11 of the New York Mets watches batting practice before a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on August 19, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Mets defeated the Phillies 7-2 (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - AUGUST 19: Manager Buck Showalter #11 of the New York Mets watches batting practice before a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on August 19, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Mets defeated the Phillies 7-2 (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images) /
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Darin Ruf, Mets
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 01: Darin Ruf #28 of the New York Mets looks on before a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Citi Field on September 01, 2022 in New York City. The Mets defeated the Dodgers 5-3. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) /

Mets roster surprises: Darin Ruf

The Mets acquired Ruf at the trade deadline from the San Francisco Giants. While he was borderline to even make the roster in the first place due to an injury, New York deemed him healthy enough, as he was swinging a bat as recently as early this week.

Expect New York to use Ruf as a right-handed DH option against the Padres.

Even a few weeks ago, Mets fans were furious with Ruf, who went on a 1-for-33 stretch in early September. However, he has turned things around of late to some extent, and a player who was arguably the best overall hitter on the Giants from 2020-21 will receive an opportunity to impress for his new team in the playoffs.

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