Javier Atencio, Photo by Ed Delany of MMN
The FCL Mets have released their Opening Day roster for the 2023 season. The Florida Complex League is a short season league where rosters are comprised of players who have fewer than four years of professional experience.
PITCHERS
- Angel Alfonseca
- Juan Arnaud
- Javier Atencio
- Connor Brandon
- Estarlin Escalante
- Wilson Esterlin
- Andinson Ferrer
- Rodolfo Garrido
- Cristofer Gomez
- Jose Gomez
- Ramon Henriquez
- Wilson Lopez
- Gregori Louis
- Ernesto Mercedes
- Pedro Mercedes
- Juan Ormas
- Jonaiker Palacios
- Jeremy Peguero
- Herlyn Pena
- Bailey Reid
- Jorge Rodriguez
- Luis A Rodriguez
- Jonah Tong
- Omar Victorino
- Jeffrey Wilson
Atencio enters this season as MMN‘s preseason 17th ranked prospect. He’s a left-handed pitching prospect who can generate a high number of strikeouts. Tong was the Mets seventh round draft pick out of Canada in the 2022 draft. He is set to make his professional debut this season.
CATCHERS
Ovideo had a .775 OPS in the DSL as a 17 year old last season. Rodriguez had a .790 OPS as a 17 year old in the DSL. Both players will be making their stateside debut this season.
INFIELDERS
- Jesus Baez
- Luis Castillo
- Manuel Guance
- Yonatan Henriquez
- Diego Mosquerra
- Yordis Perera
- Dangelo Sarmiento
Baez was one of the biggest surprises last season and was rated by MMN as the Mets 15th best prospect entering the season. After a strong season, he was named the DSL Mets Complex Player of the Year. Sarmiento is an exceptionally gifted defensive shortstop who just missed our top 30 rankings.
OUTFIELDERS
- Ronis Aybar
- Dyron Campos
- Yohairo Cuevas
- Francis De Leon
- Willy Fanas
- Simon Juan
- Fabian Machado
- Gerald Mejia
- Estarling Mercado
- Nick Morabito
- Eric Santana
Fanas and Juan are two highly rated Mets prospects who were part of the 2022 International Free Agent signing class. Fanas profiles as a switch hitter who can hit for power as he continues to grow into his frame. Juan could have the potential to be a five tool player down the line, but like with most prospects, a lot has to break right for him for that to become a reality.
