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New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / June 16

What is Going on With Kevin Parada?

Kevin Parada looked done. The 2022 No. 11 overall pick stumbled his way through the minor leagues, failing to produce an OPS above the mid-700s in any of his first three full seasons.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / March 5

Is there hope for Kevin Parada?

In the 2021 MLB Draft, Kumar Rocker- who was seen at times by scouts and executives as a top 5 pick near the beginning of the NCAA season- fell to the Mets with the 10th overall pick.

New York Mets News / Sporting News / September 4, 2025

Mets’ recent first-round pick promoted to Triple-A Syracuse

Kevin Parada finally moves on from Double-A.

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New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / September 3, 2025
Mets promote former first-round pick to Triple-A Syracuse

Mets promote former first-round pick to Triple-A Syracuse

One of the New York Mets' first-round draft picks and former top prospects is moving up in the farm system. First reported by Mike Mayer of Metsmerized, catcher Kevin Parada has been promoted from the Double-A Binghamton Rumble Ponies to the Triple-A Syracuse Mets.

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / March 5, 2025
Former New York Mets first rounder falls out of latest prospect rankings

Former New York Mets first rounder falls out of latest prospect rankings

The 11th overall pick in the 2022 MLB Draft, catcher Kevin Parada, looks to be a wasted pick by the New York Mets after he fell out of MLB Pipeline's updated Top 30 prospect rankings this spring.

New York Mets News / Minor League Baseball on SI / February 17, 2025
New York Mets Catcher Prospect Kevin Parada Loses 15 Pounds Ahead of Spring Training

New York Mets Catcher Prospect Kevin Parada Loses 15 Pounds Ahead of Spring Training

The New York Mets already have a promising young catcher on their big league roster in Francisco Alvarez, but they could very well add another. Kevin Parada went No.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / July 25, 2024

Minors Recap: Strong July Continues for Tyler Stuart, Kevin Parada

It was a winning afternoon in the Mets organization on Wednesday, as the five affiliates combined for a 3-2 record. Binghamton hit three home runs en route to their win, and a good pitchers duel in Brooklyn ended in a walk-off.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / May 20, 2024

Kevin Parada, Nolan McLean Homer On Sunday

Sunday was a bit of a microcosm of how the Mets’ minor league affiliates’ seasons have gone. The three highest levels (Triple-A, Double-A, High-A) won, and each of these affiliates now holds a record above .500.

MLB News / Just Baseball / April 17, 2024
New York Mets Top 15 Prospects For 2024

New York Mets Top 15 Prospects For 2024

While the 2023 season was extremely disappointing for the New York Mets at the big league level, at least they used the down-year productively to bolster their farm system.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / January 19, 2024

Top 25 Mets Prospects for 2024: Kevin Parada (12)

Next on our list is a catcher. Name: Kevin Parada Position: C Born: 8/03/2001 Height: 5’11” Weight: 200 lbs. Bats/Throws: R/R Acquired: 2022 MLB Draft,

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 11, 2023
With two more top-100 prospects, Mets rise from ashes of fire sale

With two more top-100 prospects, Mets rise from ashes of fire sale

The Mets now boast what many consider a top-10 farm system and have already begun to see the fruits of their trade-deadline fire sale.

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