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3 Mets prospects who should be promoted and who they’ll replace

By Mark Powell

NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 17: Mark Vientos #27 of the New York Mets at bat during the sixth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Citi Field on September 17, 2022 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 17: Mark Vientos #27 of the New York Mets at bat during the sixth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Citi Field on September 17, 2022 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images) /
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Jul 13, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; A detailed view of a New York Mets hat and glove in the dugout against the Atlanta Braves in the eighth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 13, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; A detailed view of a New York Mets hat and glove in the dugout against the Atlanta Braves in the eighth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /

Mets rumors: New York should call up Dominic Hamel

It may be a little early to call up Dominic Hamel, who started this season in Double-A after successful stints in the low minors last year. However, Hamel has been dominant at every stop in the Mets system, and it’s only a matter of time before the 24-year-old at the very least receives a spot start. Should he success in that department, it’ll be tough to send him down shortly thereafter.

Justin Verlander, Carlos Carrasco and Jose Quintana are all on the injured list. A once-impressive Mets rotation no longer looks that way, as fragility has taken over. Hamel is among the team’s best pitching prospects, and had a 3.25 ERA over 24 minor-league starts last year. He can be an innings-eater, if required.

MLB Pipeline’s scouting report showcases Hamel as a late bloomer, but it’s better than never developing. Hamel’s spin rates are among the best in the Mets system, and they should use that to their advantage:

"“His 91-94 mph fastball, which can touch the mid-90s on occasion, plays better than its velocity alone because of its spin and carry up in the zone. A low-80s slider shows special spin rates in the 2,800-3,000 rpm range, and low-level hitters couldn’t handle that type of late bite. His mid-70s curveball is also in the upper reaches of the 2,000s for spin rate, but its lack of velo allows it to hang a little longer, making it more of an average offering. A mid-80s fading changeup gives Hamel an option against lefties that breaks the other way from his slider, and he’s credited that with improving as he got more experience in pro ball.”"

By no means is Hamel going to reach triple-digits, but if he can learn to hone in on his control and movement of his pitches, he ought to have some success with it. In order to call up Hamel, New York will have to send down or DFA another pitcher, most likely someone like relief pitcher Edwin Uceta.

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