What happened: Andy Martino detailed the recent offensive surge of rookie A.J. Ewing on the latest episode of the Mets Minute podcast. The daily audio program highlighted the outfielder's production at the plate.
Why it matters: Ewing has provided a bright spot for a Mets club that sits at 39-54 on the season. The team continues to emphasize the development of its younger players in the daily media coverage amid a difficult year in the standings.
By the numbers: Ewing is batting .279 with seven home runs and an .790 OPS since making his Major League debut in May.
What to watch: The Mets host the Kansas City Royals on Thursday with the current three-game series tied at one game apiece.