Mets Prospect Acuña Exits Winter League Game After HBP

New York Mets infielder Luisangel Acuña exited his Venezuelan Winter League game on Friday in the fourth inning after being hit in the forearm by an 88-mph pitch from Eduardo Paredes while playing for the Cardenales de Lara. There is no immediate update on his injury. Acuña is slashing .208/.391/.396 with two homers and 10 RBI in 17 Winter League games. His future with the Mets is uncertain after a challenging 2025 MLB season and he may be involved in an offseason trade.