BALTIMORE -- The New York Mets recalled 23-year-old utility man Luisangel Acuna from Triple-A Syracuse before Thursday's split doubleheader against the Baltimore Orioles.
The brother of Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr., Luisangel Acuña went 13-for-45 (.286) for Syracuse after the Mets optioned him in late June.
Capable of playing second base, shortstop or the outfield, Acuna had batted .241 in 65 games before going to the minors.
"He was a big part of this team the first couple of months," Mets manager Carlos Mendoza told reporters of Acuna.