Major League Baseball team, the New York Mets, have reportedly promoted Brandon Sproat for his MLB debut, which is scheduled for this Sunday.

New York Mets Promote Brandon Sproat for MLB Debut

The New York Mets have shaken up their rotation, calling up Brandon Sproat to make his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut on Sunday. Sproat, the Mets' No. 5 overall prospect, has been impressive in the minor leagues, earning this opportunity.

Sproat, who previously played college baseball at Clemson University, has won four of his first five starts as a professional. In his latest outing on Saturday, he pitched seven scoreless innings with nine strikeouts. This impressive performance has caught the attention of the Mets' management, leading to his call-up.

Sproat will join Nolan McLean and Jonah Tong in the Mets' starting rotation. McLean, another promising pitcher, has started his professional career with a bang, posting a 1.37 ERA and 28 strikeouts in 26.1 innings pitched. Tong, who made his MLB debut recently, allowed just one earned run and will start again on Saturday in Cincinnati.

The call-up of Sproat comes as the Mets deal with several injuries and underperforming pitchers. Frankie Montas is out for the season due to an elbow injury that may require Tommy John surgery. Kodai Senga, who was initially slated to take Montas' place in the rotation, has struggled recently, posting a 5.95 ERA over his last eight starts. Senga has not been able to complete five innings in each of his last two appearances.

Sean Manaea and Clay Holmes, who were expected to contribute significantly to the Mets' pitching staff, are also out for the season. Manaea is struggling to replicate his success from last season, while Holmes is pitching more than double his previous career high in innings, and his performance has been subpar.

Meanwhile, Tylor Megill is recovering from an injury. The future of Kodai Senga in the Mets' rotation is currently unknown. David Peterson, another member of the Mets' rotation, has seen his inconsistencies increase after an All-Star caliber first half.

The news about Brandon Sproat's call-up was first reported by MLB Pipeline's Sam Dykstra. Sproat's contract stipulates that he must accept a demotion to Triple-A if the Mets decide to send him there. However, with the current state of the Mets' pitching staff, it seems likely that Sproat will have a chance to prove himself in the MLB.

As the Mets navigate through these challenges, the addition of Brandon Sproat provides a glimmer of hope for their pitching staff. Fans will be eagerly waiting to see how Sproat performs in his MLB debut on Sunday.

Major League Baseball team, the New York Mets, have reportedly promoted Brandon Sproat for his MLB debut, which is scheduled for this Sunday.