The Minor League Baseball regular season came to a close on Sunday, and much like the Mets, neither of the team’s top two affiliates was able to secure a playoff spot.
That’s not to say that neither had success. In the second half, Triple-A Syracuse finished one and a half games back of Rochester for the second-half title in the International League’s East Division.
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After Double-A Binghamton was 15 games under .500 in the first half of the Eastern League season, they were .500 at 34-34 in the second half.
An infusion of talent came to the Mets system at Major League Baseball’s Aug. 3 trade deadline when the club sent away eight major league players and retooled their farm system. It provided the Mets’ front office with an arsenal of young potential that can be used to fill in the voids on the major league roster or bring in other proven assets for 2027 season.
As that season came to a close, here are the five Mets prospects who could see a major league opportunity in 2026:
Jefferson Rojas
Knoxville Smokies infielder Jefferson Rojas during a minor league game between the Knoxville Smokies and Biloxi Shuckers at Covenant Health Park in Knoxville, Tenn., on July 7, 2026.
Position: Third base/shortstop
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The 21-year-old was the top prospect acquired by the Mets at the deadline in the deal that sent Clay Holmes and Tyrone Taylor to the Cubs. A month and a half later, the Mets had elevated Rojas to Triple-A Syracuse after he slashed .280/.336/.593 with nine home runs, 29 RBI and 24 runs in 29 games in Binghamton. R
ojas collected eight hits, including three home runs, in six games in Syracuse.
Jonathan Santucci
Feb 18, 2026; Port St. Lucie, FL, USA; New York Mets pitcher Jonathan Santucci(12) throws a pitch during spring training workouts at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-Imagn Images
Position: Left-handed pitcher
As Zac Thornton pitched his way into serious contention for a 2027 rotation spot, a path could be seen for Santucci, who was named the Mets’ Minor League Pitcher of the Year this season. Santucci is not a hard thrower, but he has gotten more effective as his control has strengthened and his changeup and curveball have improved.
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After posting a 3-7 record with a 3.57 ERA and 1.25 WHIP with 120 strikeouts in Double-A Binghamton, Santucci made eight starts in Syracuse, where he allowed 20 earned runs in 34⅓ innings.
Jack Wenninger
Mar 1, 2026; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; New York Mets pitcher Jack Wenninger (92) pitches against the Houston Astros at Clover Park.
Position: Right-handed pitcher
At one time, it appeared as though Wenninger was headed toward a major league debut in the 2026 season, but the 24-year-old’s control wavered in his first full season in Triple A. The stuff is there, with a mid-90s fastball and splitter off that offering but he walked 68 batters in 115 innings this season and his way to a 4.54 ERA.
Wenninger’s potential has him checking in as the Mets’ top right-handed pitching prospect at the end of this season.
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Émilien Pitre
Position: Second base
The 23-year-old infielder was part of a three-prospect package that sent Freddy Peralta to the AL East-leading Rays. The former 2024 second-round pick, whose best tool is his hitting ability, has risen to the Mets’ No. 10 prospect rank.
The left-handed hitting Pitrie was 15-for-40 (.375) with seven runs and seven RBI in Double-A Binghamton before moving up to Syracuse two weeks after the deadline. In his first Triple-A action, Pitrie slashed .260/.357/.370 with five extra-base hits, including one home run, five RBI and nine runs in 20 games.
Ryan Clifford
New York Mets infielder Ryan Clifford (87) looks on during spring training on Feb. 17, 2026, at Clover Park.
Position: First base
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Clifford’s quest to reach the big leagues might not come with the Mets, but if he is not added to the Mets’ 40-man roster before December, he would be opened up to the Rule 5 Draft.
In his first full season in Triple-A Syracuse, Clifford struck out 174 times in 115 games. The power tool is still there. He hit 18 home runs and added 17 doubles with 56 RBI and 59 runs, but his feast-or-famine reality makes him more of a play on potential than reality right now.
This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: These 5 Mets prospects can make the biggest impact in 2027 season
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