Ryan Clifford's Fall from Mets Prospect Fame | MLB News

Ryan Clifford’s meteoric rise as a top Mets prospect has taken a sharp nosedive—once ranked among their elite, he’s now sliding down MLB.com’s list after a brutal season with Triple-A Syracuse. Hitting just .175 with 16 homers and 51 RBIs, his real problem? A staggering 164 strikeouts in 368 at-bats. His slump got so bad he went 0-for-9 with 8 Ks in one doubleheader and hit just 1-for-41 over a stretch. The Mets responded by sending him to the development list—a rehab tool to fix mechanics and pitch recognition without game pressure. With Billy Amick now manning first base, Clifford’s return may be delayed if adjustments are needed. At just 23, this setback threatens his future with the Mets, especially as his spot on the 40-man roster hangs in the balance.

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