I've also wondered a lot about where Mauricio could fit in on the field long-term. Assuming Lindor signs an extension and is the Mets long-term answer at shortstop, I've thought of two possibilities for where Mauricio may land. Let's assume Mauricio is ready for a full-time role in 2023 or 2024 (other assumptions: Nimmo isn't brought back after hitting free agency following 2022, Conforto stays in right field long-term, and Khalil Lee may be the 2023 centerfielder until Pete Crow-Armstrong is ready).
Scenario 1: Dom Smith and Pete Alonso share 1B/DH duties, Brett Baty is at 3B, Jeff McNeil moves back to LF, and Ronny Mauricio plays 2B (or if Mauricio really can adjust to the outfield, Mauricio could go to LF with McNeil staying at 2B).
Scenario 2: Dom Smith in LF, Pete Alonso at 1B, Brett Baty is the DH, Jeff McNeil at 2B, and Ronny Mauricio plays 3B.
I've also wondered a lot about where Mauricio could fit in on the field long-term. Assuming Lindor signs an extension and is the Mets long-term answer at shortstop, I've thought of two possibilities for where Mauricio may land. Let's assume Mauricio is ready for a full-time role in 2023 or 2024 (other assumptions: Nimmo isn't brought back after hitting free agency following 2022, Conforto stays in right field long-term, and Khalil Lee may be the 2023 centerfielder until Pete Crow-Armstrong is ready).
Scenario 1: Dom Smith and Pete Alonso share 1B/DH duties, Brett Baty is at 3B, Jeff McNeil moves back to LF, and Ronny Mauricio plays 2B (or if Mauricio really can adjust to the outfield, Mauricio could go to LF with McNeil staying at 2B).
Scenario 2: Dom Smith in LF, Pete Alonso at 1B, Brett Baty is the DH, Jeff McNeil at 2B, and Ronny Mauricio plays 3B.
Mets prospects all look like players. Exciting times ahead. Wish we could watch them play as they are fun to watch.