The injuries that destroyed the 2017 season for the New York Mets have a silver lining. They forced the club to shed its pending veteran free agents, ultimately leading to the promotions of top prospects Amed Rosario and Dominic Smith.
The pair has proved their worth this summer, and with nothing to play for except 2018, the Mets have no reason not to give them every chance to adjust to the major league level.
Rosario’s numbers don’t pop out at you. Over 26 games, he’s hitting .247 with four home runs, seven RBI and a .