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MIAMI, FLORIDA - AUGUST 04: Eric Wagaman #33 of the Miami Marlins batts during the seventh inning against the Houston Astros at loanDepot park on August 04, 2025 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
On Sunday, the New York Mets will finish up their series with the Los Angeles Angels (in California).
The Mets and Angels are tied up at 1-1, so whoever wins on Sunday will take the series.
UPDATE: The Mets won Sunday’s game 5-1.
Mets Announce Sudden Roster Move
GettyManager Carlos Mendoza #64 of the New York Mets reacts as he walks back to the dugout after pulling pitcher Ryne Stanek #55 during the 6th inning of Game Six of the National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on October 20, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
Ahead of Sunday’s game, the Mets announced a series of roster moves.
One of those moves involved Eric Wagaman.
Anthony DiComo of MLB.com wrote: “Roster move: the Mets have called up infielder Vidal Bruján to replace Ronny Mauricio (broken left thumb) on the roster. Eric Wagaman designated for assignment.”
Roster move: the Mets have called up infielder Vidal Bruján to replace Ronny Mauricio (broken left thumb) on the roster.
Eric Wagaman designated for assignment.
Wagaman had recently been acquired off waivers (via the Minnesota Twins).
The 28-year-old has spent part of two seasons in the MLB with the Los Angeles Angels and Miami Marlins.
He finished last year batting .250 with nine home runs, 53 RBI’s, 56 runs and four stolen bases in 140 games (for Miami).
UPDATE
The Mets have claimed INF Eric Wagaman off waivers from the Twins.
It will be interesting to see if another team claims Wagaman.
If not, he could end up back in Triple-A for the Mets (or simply become a free agent).
Looking At Vidal Bruján
GettyVidal Bruján #2 of the New York Mets reacts after being struck by a pitch during the second inning of a spring training game at Roger Dean Stadium on February 27, 2026 in Jupiter, Florida.
Bruján (who got called up) is coming off a year where he appeared in 60 games for the Atlanta Braves, Chicago Cubs and Baltimore Orioles.
He has also spent time with the Tampa Bay Rays and Miami Marlins over five seasons.
Over 261 career games, the 28-year-old is batting .199 with five home runs, 48 RBI’s, 76 runs and 16 stolen bases.
Mets Right Now
GettyJuan Soto #22 of the New York Mets bangs his bat after the final out of the ninth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on September 10, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The Mets have had a very tough start to the 2026 season (despite having a high-profile roster).
They are at the bottom of their division with an 11-22 record in 33 games.
On the road, the Mets have gone 5-10 in the 15 games they have played away from Citi Field.
Following the Angels, they will start a series with the Colorado Rockies on Monday night in Denver.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years. He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar