Mets expand rosters in September, recalling RHP Justin Hagenman and OF Nick Morabito from Triple-A Syracuse

The New York Mets are set to expand their active roster with the start of September, a standard MLB inflection point that allows clubs to add additional players to the 28-man limit. As part of that process, the Mets are recalling right-handed pitcher Justin Hagenman and outfielder Nick Morabito from Triple-A Syracuse, according to Yahoo Sports.

Roster expansion matters in practical terms for bullpen usage and bench depth, especially late in the season when teams manage fatigue, matchups, and potential off-days. Hagenman’s move gives the Mets added flexibility in the pitching group, while Morabito’s recall increases options in the outfield and among pinch-hitting and late-inning defensive plans.

Hagenman and Morabito were both on the Mets’ organizational pipeline at the Triple-A level before their September call-ups. Triple-A Syracuse serves as New York’s top in-season development step, meaning the recall suggests the Mets want these players available for major-league opportunities during the stretch run and into the postseason window.

For the players involved, September promotions often create a narrow window to establish themselves in late-season games. The Mets will also be assessing how each player handles major-league hitters, game tempo, and late-inning leverage situations as rosters adjust and managers look for reliable options under pressure.

Because this move is tied to routine roster expansion, it does not, on its own, confirm longer-term plans beyond making the players eligible for major-league action. Whether Hagenman and Morabito become regular contributors will depend on how they perform once inserted into the day-to-day rotation and lineup construction, and on how the Mets’ longer-term roster needs evolve.

What to watch next is how the Mets integrate the two recalls into their immediate usage. For Hagenman, the key question is whether he is deployed in lower- and mid-leverage relief appearances or held for specific matchup needs. For Morabito, the focus will be on where he fits defensively in the outfield and whether he receives plate appearances in games where the Mets want an extra lineup look or a late substitution.