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Andres Gimenez makes the New York Mets: See the full roster

In a somewhat surprising turn of events, the New York Mets decided to carry top prospect Andres Gimenez in the active 30-man roster from the start of the season, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com.

By waiting to call Gimenez up for another week or so, the New York Mets would have gained an extra year of team control on the talented infielder, but they decided against the idea and he will be available for manager Luis Rojas in the season’s first series against the Atlanta Braves, starting tomorrow.

The decision is somewhat surprising, in addition, because Gimenez isn’t up to be a regular.