Mets pondering best time to give Tim Tebow a promotion

The New York Mets are considering promoting Tim Tebow around midseason, according to a report in the New York Post.

Of the Columbia Fireflies’ outfielder/DH, Mike Puma of the Post tweeted: “Mets have discussed promoting Tim Tebow within the minors, but will likely wait until midseason. He's hitting .327 over his last 16 games.”

The Mets are expected to move Tebow to St. Lucie of Florida State League or with Double-A Binghamton of the Eastern League

Tebow has been a big draw for the Fireflies at home and on the road.

Tebow entered Friday’s Fireflies game hitting .250 in 112 plate appearances with two homers and 11 RBI.

This story was originally published May 12, 2017 at 11:24 AM with the headline "Mets pondering best time to give Tim Tebow a promotion."