Breaking Down the Mets Prospects: Who’s Making It to the Majors This Season and Who May Need More Work?

During this season’s Spring Training, the Mets are learning how to deal with injuries early on. Taking it slow, easing athletes back into a pitching rotation or a position in the infield, they’re being mindful about their roster. This, in addition to their nearly flawless major league roster, means that players in their farm system are going to have to step up their game in order to make it to the majors this season. Here’s a breakdown of some of the Mets’ most promising and maybe not so promising prospects for the 2025 season.

On the Cusp of the Majors

Brandon Sproat, the Mets’ number one prospect this season, is looking promising. The young right-handed pitcher has been getting a taste of the majors during Spring Training. He pitched two innings with no hits and no earned runs during the Mets’ 7-0 victory over the Nationals on February 28th. Sproat has a killer four-seamer that has reached triple digit speeds in the past and a change-up that gives him the upper hand against lefties. The velocity of his pitches and his ability to take command of the game when need be are something that could benefit the Mets’ pitching rotation this season.

Shortstop Jett Williams may also get himself a seat on a major league roster this season. Williams made light work of the Mets’ farm system his first season with 13 homers, and 45 stolen bases across the 121 games he played. While the Mets are not necessarily in need of him with Francisco Lindor in the lineup, Williams has both promising defensive and offensive skills that could benefit the Mets. Williams has seen some Spring Training action this year, his most recent appearance was during the Mets’ 6-1 loss to the Cardinals on Tuesday. 

Needs Improvement

Drew Gilbert, drafted in 2022 from the University of Tennessee, has not yet seen a Spring Training game this year. A right hamstring strain kept him out of a Triple-A lineup in 2024 and now the Mets are taking it slow with him. Avoiding injury is key for a team like the Mets. With Juan Soto now in right field, Gilbert's talents may not be of use in the majors yet. 

First baseman Ryan Clifford has gotten a taste of the majors during Spring Training this season. Clifford’s last appearance with the Mets was on Sunday during their 6-4 loss to the Boston Red Sox where he put on an average performance offensively going hitless in two at-bats. In order for Clifford to be of use to the Mets in the majors anytime soon, he will need to improve as a runner and hitter. Last season, he had a swing and miss rate of 44 percent against changeups. Fixing his swing and some work on his speed need to happen before he gets his chance to be called up.