Why would he not get a September callup? The Mets have already traded away anyone good and have pretty much depleted their farm system. There is room for Tebow, and he gives fans a reason to show-up.
Yep. Rosters have expanded from 25 to 40. And they have several OFers on the DL.
The problem might be that Tebow would have to be put on the 40-man roster, which could lead to an actual prospect being bumped off and claimed by another team.
September call-ups are also sometimes given to high draft picks that are a long way from ready for exactly the same reasons. Adds some interest and gives fans some hope, plus it lets the prospect know he’s considered a big deal.