When Neil Walker was traded to the Milwaukee Brewers on August 12, a great deal of possibilities opened up in the Mets’ infield. It allowed the team a better opportunity to mix and match some players, get a good look their in-house infield options for next season, and give opportunities to young players who wouldn’t have otherwise gotten them. But oddly enough, one young player who hasn’t gotten much of an opportunity this season is second baseman Gavin Cecchini.
Cecchini was recalled to the majors on August 17. In the 40 games the Mets have played since then, the former first-round pick has appeared in just 24 of those games, making a meager 13 starts with just 63 plate appearances.