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Mets Prospect A.J. Ewing Delivers Rare Debut, Lifts 10-2 Win Over Tigers

Team officials expect the 21-year-old to hold center field while Luis Robert Jr. recovers from a back injury.

May 12, 2026; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets outfielder A.J. Ewing (9) is doused with ice water after the game against the Detroit Tigers at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images.
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An image collage containing 3 images, Image 1 shows New York Mets center fielder A.J. Ewing high-fives teammates in the dugout, Image 2 shows New York Mets center fielder A.J. Ewing triples in the seventh inning against the Detroit Tigers, Image 3 shows New York Mets pitcher Freddy Peralta (51) reacting after ending the sixth inning against the Detroit Tigers
An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows New York Mets center fielder A.J. Ewing (9) triples during the seventh inning when the New York Mets played the Detroit Tigers Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at Citi Field in Queens, NY, Image 2 shows Joe Ewing, A.J. Ewing's father, pumps his fist and celebrates with family after his son ripped an RBI triple for his first major-league hit in the seventh inning of the Mets' 10-2 blowout win over the Tigers on May 12, 2026 at Citi Field

Overview

  • Ewing, who debuted Tuesday at Citi Field, reached base four times, tripled for his first hit, drove in two, stole a base, and scored twice in a 10-2 win over Detroit.
  • MLB.com’s Sarah Langs noted he is the 17th player to draw three walks in a debut and the only one in that group to also triple, steal a base, and record multiple RBI.
  • The Mets called up the 21-year-old after only 12 Triple-A games, and David Stearns said the club’s poor start was part of the decision while stressing they believed he was ready.
  • Manager Carlos Mendoza said Ewing will start in center field rather than platoon during Luis Robert Jr.’s recovery from a lumbar spine disc herniation.
  • The 2023 fourth-round pick is the Mets’ No. 2 prospect and posted a .339/.447/.514 line with 17 steals across 30 minor-league games this season.