Mets Prospect Luisangel Acuña Dominates Winter League After Injury Scare

Mets infielder Luisangel Acuña has returned to form in the Venezuelan Winter League after a forearm injury scare last week. The 23-year-old was on-base five times Thursday, hitting a solo homer and a double. He followed with a two-hit game Friday, including a triple and an infield single. Through 22 games, Acuña is hitting .268 with 10 extra-base hits, 13 RBI, 17 walks, 18 strikeouts, a .430 OBP, and a .950 OPS. He has played 14 games at shortstop and 8 in center field for Cardenales de Lara.