


MIAMI — Jett Williams’ pitch selectivity and ability to draw walks, above all other factors, impressed Mets officials this season.
On Wednesday, the 19-year-old shortstop — who has begun playing the outfield — was named as the organization’s minor league player of the year.
Williams began the season at Low-A St. Lucie and moved to High-A Brooklyn before recently joining Double-A Binghamton.
Williams owns a .263/.425/.451 slash line with 13 homers and 45 stolen bases this season.
A first-round pick in last year’s draft, Williams (who walked 104 times) became the first teenager to lead the organization in walks since David Wright in 2002.
“I love the walks,” Mets manager Buck Showalter said. “I love the fact that he can potentially defend above average at probably three places and maybe four.”
Christian Scott, a 24-year-old right-hander was named the Mets’ minor league pitcher of the year.
In 19 starts over three levels — he got as far as Binghamton — Scott pitched to a 2.57 ERA with 107 strikeouts in 87²/₃ innings.
Scott was a fifth-round pick by the Mets in the 2021 draft.
Starling Marte could rejoin the Mets on their final homestand.
The veteran outfielder played in a simulated game this week in Port St. Lucie and is expected to play for Triple-A Syracuse this weekend.
Marte has been sidelined by a right groin strain.
He last played for the Mets on Aug. 5.
Luisangel Acuna received stitches on or near his lip, according to Showalter, after he was hit in the face by a pitch Tuesday with Double-A Binghamton.
It was unclear if Acuna will return to the lineup Thursday when Binghamton’s playoff series against Somerset resumes.
DJ Stewart was a late scratch from the Mets lineup after getting hit in the wrist with a thrown ball during batting practice.
X-rays taken on the wrist were negative, according to Showalter.
Rafael Ortega, who went 0-for-4, was inserted in the lineup as the right fielder in Stewart’s place.
Brett Baty, who went 1-for-4 with a solo homer, returned to the Mets’ starting lineup as the third baseman after missing the previous six games with a left groin strain.
Ronny Mauricio, who had played third base during much of Baty’s absence, returned to second base. He went 1-for-3 with two walks and two runs scored.
Jeff McNeil walked to extend his streak of games reaching base to 13.
Entering play he owned a .360 on-base percentage during the stretch.