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Mets Promote Draft Picks for Final FSL Push
6 Sep
Summary
- Two recent draft picks promoted to Low-A St. Lucie.
- Both pitchers signed six weeks ago and join team Saturday.
- Assignments provide a look against full-season hitters.
The New York Mets have made a dual decision regarding two recent draft picks, promoting right-handers Alex Petrovic and Luke McNeillie to Low-A St. Lucie on Saturday. This promotion comes with only two games remaining in the Single-A Florida State League season. Both pitchers signed six weeks prior and had only competed in the rookie-level Florida Complex League before this assignment.
This move provides both Petrovic and McNeillie a two-day window to face full-season hitters before the league concludes. Neither pitcher has an official stat line yet, which is common for recent signees. Luke McNeillie, 21, was selected in the fifth round, while Alexander Petrovic, 22, was a sixth-round pick. Their assignments are strategic, offering a brief evaluation against professional lineups and umpires before instructional league.
The Florida Complex League season has concluded, and St. Lucie is the only affiliate still active. The Mets are not increasing the workload for either pitcher, who logged 34 and 92 2/3 innings respectively in their college careers. St. Lucie, having no playoff contention, offers a low-pressure environment for this developmental assessment.
