10. Pitcher Michael Fulmer
Grade: INC
Should end the season in: Double-A
Fulmer underwent knee surgery on a torn meniscus in March, and should be ready to return to baseball action sometime within the next few weeks.
9. Pitcher Luis Mateo
Grade: INC
Should end the season in: Double-A
Mateo has had elbow problems this season that have limited him to two starts. The injury problems have kept him on the disabled list since April, and have really held back his development in the minor leagues. If he manages to come back healthy and have a decent season, he will probably end the year in Double-A.
8. Pitcher Rafael Montero
Grade: A-
Should end the season in: Triple-A
Montero has been fantastic in Double-A, posting a 3.08 ERA in 9 starts. He also has a sparkling 1.4 BB/9 ratio and 10.6 K/9 ratio. The organization is starting to realize how good Montero can be, and he is quickly becoming the team's 2nd best pitching prospect behind Zack Wheeler. If Montero continues his success, look for him to be in Triple-A and possibly make a spot start or two for the club in September.
7. Third Baseman Wilmer Flores
Grade: B-
Should end the season in: Major Leagues
Flores has been hyped up throughout his entire minor league career, but has bounced around between positions. He is listed as a third baseman, but is capable of playing second base, first base, and the corner outfield positions. It is very clear that he can hit, and he should have an extended look in the outfield sometime later in the season. Keep in mind that he is still only 21 years old, so perhaps more seasoning in Triple-A would be the best route to go.
6. Shortstop Gavin Cecchini
Grade: INC
Should end the season in: Single-A
Cecchini's season has not started yet, so it is impossible to give him a grade. However, he is still 19 years old and the organization will be extremely cautious with him. He had a brief stint with Single-A last season, and giving him a full season of development at that level will be the best course of action right now.
5. Pitcher Jeurys Familia
Grade: B-
Should end the season in: Major Leagues
Familia was off to a decent start but tendinitis in his biceps landed him on the disabled list back in April. Besides some command issues, Familia has all of the tools to be a fantastic pitcher in the game. He has swing-and-miss velocity, causing him to put up great strikeout numbers. He will most likely end the season in the bullpen, but I believe there is a possibility that he becomes a solid setup man sometime down the road.
4. Outfielder Brandon Nimmo
Grade: A+
Should end the season in: Double-A
Nimmo has had a fantastic start with Single-A Savannah, hitting .322 with a .421 on-base percentage. The Mets will take their time with Nimmo's development, but his numbers speak for themselves, and if he finishes the season in Double-A there's a chance that he could make his MLB debut as soon as 2015.
3. Pitcher Noah Syndergaard
Grade: A+
Should end the season in: Double-A
Syndergaard seemed to be a tad bit overlooked in the R.A. Dickey trade, but right now he is making Sandy Alderson look like a genius. He has posted a 2.86 ERA in 9 Single-A starts, and is making quite some noise throughout the organization. At 20 years old, he still has a few years of development left, but it is possible that we could see him in Queens sometime around the end of the 2015 season.
2. Pitcher Zack Wheeler
Grade: B+
Should end the season in: Major Leagues
Wheeler has been regarded as a future ace throughout his entire minor league career. Some people believe that he is ready for the big leagues right now, but I am very concerned about his walk ratio. The 3.7 BB/9 ratio is nothing to be taken lightly, and hopefully it is something he can fix in the minor leagues. However, he will definitely make his MLB debut very soon -- perhaps in two or three weeks --. and hopefully he sticks with the team for the rest of the season.
1. Catcher Travis d'Arnaud
Grade: B-
Should end the season in: Major Leagues
d'Arnaud started the season with Triple-A Las Vegas, but unfortunately broke his foot and will still be in a walking boot for the next few weeks. If he didn't hurt himself, he would have easily been with the big league club by now. If I had to guess, I'd say d'Arnaud will spend a week or two in Triple-A when he completes his rehab assignment, and he will be the starting catcher for the Mets by the All-Star break.
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