Brandon Sproat's perseverance and faith were ultimately rewarded when his fresh perspective resulted in an opportunity with the Mets.

Mets' Top Prospect Brandon Sproat Set to Make Major League Debut

The New York Mets have announced that right-handed pitcher Brandon Sproat will make his major league debut on Sunday against the Cincinnati Reds. Sproat, who entered the season as the organization's top pitching prospect, has been promoted as the sixth starter for the Mets, replacing a struggling Kodai Senga.

Sproat's meteoric rise to the major leagues comes after a successful run in the minor leagues. In his last 11 starts, he pitched to a 2.44 ERA with 70 strikeouts. His most recent outing was a seven-inning, three-hit, no-run gem last Saturday. Manager Carlos Mendoza interpreted Sproat's recent performance as a "message" to the team that he was ready for the major leagues.

The Reds, who are chasing the Mets in the wild-card hunt, will provide a tough test for the newcomer. Sproat is seeking advice from fellow Mets prospects Brandon Nimmo and his fellow debutants, Jonah Tong and Nolan McLean, about the intricacies of major league life. Nimmo offered advice to Sproat before Saturday's game.

Sproat's family, including his parents, two sisters, two grandmothers, aunt, uncle, and one cousin, will attend his major league debut. The mindset for Sproat's debut is encapsulated in the phrase "Let it eat," which means to throw each pitch with maximum effort and conviction.

Sproat was twice selected by the Mets in the draft, in 2022 and 2023. He entered the season as the organization's top pitching prospect after a dominant first season in professional ball. Sproat publicly expressed several times this season that he felt he could help the major league team this year, but the Mets did not officially agree until this week.

Sproat's minor league schedule originally projected him to start on Friday, but he was told he would be starting on Sunday instead. Sproat's debut will mark the third time in the past three-plus weeks that a top starting pitcher prospect has debuted for the Mets. However, the person who will throw the ball on Sunday is not yet identified.

The Mets will be hoping that Sproat can provide a much-needed boost to their pitching staff as they continue their pursuit of a playoff spot. Fans and analysts alike are eager to see what the highly-touted prospect can bring to the table in the major leagues.

Brandon Sproat's perseverance and faith were ultimately rewarded when his fresh perspective resulted in an opportunity with the Mets.