The New York Mets have shown signs of improvement recently after completing a three-game sweep over the Washington Nationals during the weekend.
Although they remain well outside the postseason race, the Mets are continuing to push forward and appear determined to make adjustments to their roster as they look ahead.
Before opening their series against the San Diego Padres on Monday night, New York announced several roster changes.
Mets Move On From Gabriel Arias
The Mets designated infielder Gabriel Arias for assignment, removing him from their 40-man roster. The 26-year-old will now have seven days to be claimed off waivers, traded, or released. If he clears waivers, the Mets could bring him back on a minor league contract.
New York claimed Arias off waivers from the Cleveland Guardians on Aug. 7 after Cleveland had designated him for assignment. However, his stint with the Mets lasted only 10 days, as he appeared in two games and went 0-for-5 with two strikeouts.
To fill the roster spot, the Mets promoted versatile infielder Christopher Morel to the major league roster.
Arias Struggled To Find Consistency in 2026
Arias endured a difficult 2026 season, failing to establish himself as a reliable contributor. His struggles eventually resulted in the Guardians moving on from him after more than four years with the organization.
During the 2026 campaign, Arias hit .235 in 132 at-bats, recording 31 hits, five home runs, 11 RBIs, 15 runs scored, and four stolen bases. He posted a .371 slugging percentage and a .645 OPS.
For his career, Arias owns a .274 batting average in over 1,000 major league at-bats. He has collected 235 hits, 30 home runs, 111 RBIs, and a .632 OPS.
Mets Still Searching For Momentum
Entering Monday’s action, New York held a 56-69 record and sat 18.5 games behind the Atlanta Braves in the NL East. They were also 11 games back in the Wild Card race.
The Mets began a three-game matchup with the Padres, who are still battling for a postseason spot in the National League, before heading on the road later in the week for a series against the Chicago White Sox.
While their playoff chances remain slim, New York continues to make roster adjustments in hopes of finding pieces that can help the team moving forward.