Jeff McNeil's oblique injury has created new opportunities for the Mets, with managers praising players like Donovan Walton and Luis De Los Santos. Manager Carlos Mendoza highlighted Walton's intelligence on the field and De Los Santos' versatility, both having big league experience. The 30-year-old Walton hopes to capitalize on this chance after being drafted by the Mets in high school and returning to the organization after a stint with the Giants. Walton reminisced about a childhood trip to Shea Stadium, indicating his long-standing connection to the Mets.
"Walton is a baseball player. He's a smart player. He knows where to be [and] where to go." - Carlos Mendoza
"He can go play anywhere and impact the baseball, as well. They both have big league experience. ... We'll see how it goes." - Carlos Mendoza
"It was a doubleheader against the Diamondbacks and I fell in love with the uniform," Walton said of the Mets.
"Now, he's hoping to get back to Queens."
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