SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- No prospect ever expects to be traded but it’s particularly surprising when it happens in late June, far before the crunch of the Trade Deadline. Combating the timing oddity for Cole Mathis was that the Mets acquired…
New York Mets prospect Cole Mathis has joined the Surprise Saguaros in the Arizona Fall League to make up for missed regular-season at-bats. Mathis made an immediate impact on Opening Day at Scottsdale Stadium, delivering an RBI single and a walk during the Saguaros' 9-3 victory over Scottsdale.
Acquired from the Chicago Cubs on June 25 in exchange for David Peterson, the 23-year-old infielder is currently ranked as New York's No. 13 prospect. Mathis is using the Fall League stint to build momentum for 2027 following an injury-interrupted campaign across five minor-league teams.
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