By eliminating Jeff McNeil from the roster via trade with the Athletics last week, the ETA for one of their best prospects has accelerated. There isn’t much of a thought about him making the Opening Day roster like there has been with outfielder Carson Benge. Early on in 2026, the Mets shouldn’t be afraid about calling up Jett Williams.
Depending on where you look, Williams has been a top 100 prospect since 2023. The second of two first round picks the Mets had in 2022, he is coming off of a strong bounce back campaign that ended in Triple-A.