The Mets infielder, who missed last season rehabbing from surgery to repair the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, still hasn’t progressed to the point he is ready to take that next step, according to Carlos Mendoza. Early in camp, Mendoza indicated there was hope Mauricio would be playing in games by mid-March.

The top prospect, who impressed in a brief stay in the majors in late 2023, is recovering from multiple knee surgeries.