Nick Morabito, recalled from Triple-A Syracuse by the Mets on Tuesday, was issued uniform No. 8 for his major league debut — the number worn by Gary Carter from 1985-89.

WASHINGTON — The average age of the players on the Mets ‘ active 26-man roster might feel as though it’s about 24 these days.

The McLean, Virginia, native became the latest part of the Mets’ outfield youth movement Tuesday when he was called up from Triple-A Syracuse.