Mets calling up Vidal Brujan after brutal Ronny Mauricio injury
The New York Mets have called up Vidal Brujan from Triple-A Syracuse following a thumb fracture sustained by Ronny Mauricio. Mauricio, who was filling in for injured star Francisco Lindor, will be placed on the injured list. Brujan, a utility player with experience at multiple positions, is expected to help cover the shortstop vacancy.
- ▪Ronny Mauricio suffered a thumb fracture and will be placed on the injured list.
- ▪Mauricio was replacing Francisco Lindor, who is on the IL with a calf injury.
- ▪Vidal Brujan is hitting .241 in 24 games for Triple-A Syracuse this season.
- ▪Brujan has played shortstop, second base, third base, and outfield in his career.
- ▪Bo Bichette finished Saturday’s game at shortstop for the Mets.
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MLB New York Mets Mets calling up Vidal Brujan after brutal Ronny Mauricio injury By Justin Tasch Published May 3, 2026, 11:47 a.m. ET The Mets have summoned a veteran utilityman to the West Coast after their latest injury headache. Vidal Brujan is being called up from Triple-A Syracuse, The Post’s Mike Puma reported Sunday morning, after replacement shortstop Ronny Mauricio suffered a thumb fracture Saturday night, which will land him on the injured list. Mauricio had been filling in for Francisco Lindor, who’s on the IL with a calf injury. The Mets are calling up Vidal Brujan from Triple-A Syracuse. Corey Sipkin for the NY POST The Mets are set to place Ronny Mauricio on the IL with a thumb fracture.
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