Mets Prospects Chris Suero and Nick Morabito Spark Amazement with Unstoppable Arizona Fall League Performances—What’s Next for These Rising Stars?

Now, let’s cut to the chase — the Mets sent seven of their promising young guns to battle it out in this year’s Arizona Fall League, and boy, did they make some noise. These future stars bolstered the Scottsdale Scorpions, under the watchful eye of ex-Mets catcher Rene Rivera, guiding the team to an impressive 18-10 finish, topping the AFL standings. Sure, the Scorpions stumbled in the opening round of the playoffs last Thursday, but don’t let that fool you — there’s plenty of bright spots to chew on.

The spotlight? It’s shining bright on Nick Morabito and Chris Suero, two youngsters who not only kept their minor league momentum rolling but earned their rightful place in the Fall League All-Star game. Suero dazzled with his two-way prowess — a flawless eight-for-eight on steals and tied for second in home runs with five — posting a solid .283 average and a .353 on-base percentage for a .920 OPS. The Bronx-born 21-year-old versatile phenom showed up everywhere: behind the plate, at first base, and out in left field across 15 games.

Morabito, on the other hand, brought his A-game in a crucial offseason. The former second-round pick is now Rule 5 draft eligible, forcing the Mets’ brass to mull over if he stays under their umbrella or hits the open market. Using his AFL stint as a dazzling audition, Morabito reached base at a scorching .450 clip, flashing his blazing speed to rack up the league’s third most stolen bases — 16 swipes in 19 attempts. Tack on a .362 batting average with a .914 OPS, including extra-base hits like doubles, a triple, and a homer, and you’ve got yourself one tantalizing decision for David Stearns and the Mets as Tuesday’s deadline creeps in.

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The Mets had seven prospects participate in the Arizona Fall League this year.

That group helped the Scottsdale Scorpions, who were managed by former Mets catcher Rene Rivera, finish with an 18-10 record, which was good enough for first place in the AFL.

The Scorpions were, however, eliminated in the first round of the playoffs on Thursday night.

While they didn’t take home the championship, there were plenty of positives to take from the exhibition meetings.

Two of the biggest Mets standouts were Nick Morabito and Chris Suero.

Both youngsters continued their strong showings from the minor league season, and they performed well enough to land a spot in the Fall League All-Star game.

Suero once again showcased his dynamic two-way game, going eight-for-eight on stolen base attempts and finishing tied for second in the league with five homers.

He also hit an impressive .283 and had a .353 OBP to help him finish with a .920 OPS.

The versatile 21-year-old Bronx-native saw playing time at all three of his positions (C, 1B, LF) during the 15 Fall League games he appeared in.

Morabito also put together a strong showing in what is a big offseason for him.

The former second-round pick is Rule 5 eligible for the first time, so the Mets will have to decide soon if they want to leave him exposed or add him to the 40-Man roster.

Morabito certainly used this as a strong showcase for New York or the other 29 organizations.

He reached base at a terrific clip of .450 and continued showing off his game-changing speed on the bases, racking up the third-most stolen bases in the AFL (16 in 19 attempts).

Morabito also hit an impressive .362 with a .914 OPS, two doubles, a triple, and a homer.

It’ll be interesting to see what David Stearns and the Mets decide to do with the outfielder ahead of Tuesday’s deadline.

Outfielder Nick Morabito has had a big Arizona Fall League

Tonight he hit his first home run in the AFL. 109.4 mph off the bat and 442 feet pic.twitter.com/La5m37e6Zv

— Joe DeMayo (@PSLToFlushing) November 3, 2025