Catcher Chris Suero is one of the fastest-rising prospects in the New York Mets minor league system, and he’ll be part of the NL roster for today’s Arizona Fall League (AFL) All-Star game. The AFL is one of the most closely-watched developmental leagues in baseball, and this game will feature some of the best prospects in baseball. 

It’s also considered something of a cameo league, with just 30 games for those prospects to show out. Suero definitely flashed, hitting five home runs to go with seven stolen bases during a 13-game stretch for the Scottsdale Scorpions. 

It’s the steals that make the 21-year old Suero unique as a catching prospect. He stole 35 bases across multiple minor league levels in 2025, and Suero brings positional versatility to the table with his ability to play first base or a corner outfield spot. 

The projections for Suero are impressive. His ceiling would be something like a .270 batting average to go with 20+ home runs and 30+ steals. Suero will start next season at Double A Binghamton, and the beginning of the season will be especially pivotal for him. 

Suero hit .233 at Binghamton, but a promotion to Syracuse could be in his future if he can raise his average above .240, especially if he continues to show power and steal bases. He’s been solid defensively to date, but Suero’s long-term future as a catcher is still undetermined given his positional versatility, and he’s played first base in the minors just to get his bat in the lineup. 

The Mets catching situation is unsettled, to say the least. Top prospect Francisco Alvarez was supposed to grab the starting job and take off, but that didn’t happen. Instead Alvarez struggled both offensively and defensively to the point where he was sent back to Syracuse, and while he did post a WAR of 2.1, he didn't exactly make a strong first impression. Fellow catcher Luis Torrens is basically considered a career backup, so there’s an opportunity at hand for Suero if he can continue to develop. 

Hardcore baseball junkies can catch the AFL All-Star game live on the MLB Network, with the start time at approximately 6 PM EST. The real action to watch will be Suero’s start at Binghamton next spring, though, to see if he can get a promotion to Syracuse, and another late-summer jump to New York isn’t out of the question if he can continue to flash at multiple positions.