A.J. Ewing vows rebound after August slump despite recent struggles

Mets rookie A.J. Ewing expressed dissatisfaction with his recent results, noting a.535 OPS for August paired with a.188 average and a recent 2-for-23 slump. Despite the dip, he remained confident he can turn his performance around and finish the year positively.

Ewing said his health is good and described the slump as a typical game-to-game fluctuation. Interim manager Andy Green indicated the team will not rush to rest Ewing or fellow rookie Carson Benge, who have been playing regularly while Juan Soto stays on the injured list. Green emphasized that more or fewer at-bats will be decided based on performance and fatigue. Ewing highlighted guidance from hitting coaches to stay direct with the ball and noted defensive progress after shifting to left field to accommodate Luis Robert Jr. in center.