The New York Mets have made a significant roster move ahead of their game against the Tampa Bay Rays, opting to send pitcher Dylan Ross back to Triple-A Syracuse. This decision comes just one day after Ross made his Major League debut during the Mets' series against the Rays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida.
On September 1, 2026, Ross took the mound for the Mets, pitching a scoreless inning in his debut. The Mets had recently promoted him as part of MLB's roster expansion, which allows teams to add players from their minor league affiliates as the season approaches its conclusion.
Despite the promising start to his Major League career, the Mets have decided to demote Ross in favor of fellow pitcher Justin Hagenman. The team announced this move on September 2, indicating a shift in their roster strategy as they continue to navigate a challenging season.
Dylan Ross, who was drafted by the Mets in 2022 from the University of Georgia, has had a mixed performance in the minors. Prior to his call-up, he had a 6.25 ERA over 42 appearances across three levels this season. In his minor league career, Ross has maintained a more respectable lifetime ERA of 3.87 over 96+ innings pitched. His recent stint in the minors included a period on the injured list at the start of the 2026 season, but he returned to action in late April.
As the Mets look to finish the season strong, they currently hold a record of 62-77, placing them 20 games behind the Atlanta Braves in the National League East. While the Mets have had a difficult season overall, they have shown some improvement under interim manager Andy Green, especially in the last two months. However, their recent performance has been inconsistent, with a 4-6 record in their last ten games.
With the season winding down, the Mets are focusing on evaluating their roster for the future and playing spoiler against teams vying for playoff positions. The decision to option Ross reflects their ongoing adjustments as they look to build a competitive team moving forward.
As the Mets prepare to face the Rays again, the spotlight will remain on their roster decisions and how these moves impact their performance in the final weeks of the season.
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