Brett Baty - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Officially makes Opening Day roster The Mets informed Baty on Wednesday that he'll be included on the Opening Day roster, Abbey Mastracco of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact The revelation comes as no surprise after Baty slashed .353/.441/.745 with four home runs and a 6:8 K:BB over 20 Grapefruit League contests. Baty also proved adept defensively at second base, and he is slated to open the season as the Mets' primary option at the keystone versus right-handers while Jeff McNeil (oblique) is on the shelf.

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Stays hot Friday Baty went 2-for-3 with a double and a two-run home run in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals.

Impact The 25-year-old has been the most impressive hitter in camp for the Mets. Baty is batting .354 (17-for-48) through 18 spring appearances with six doubles, a triple and three homers, and he's shown improved defense as well as he splits time between second base and third base. Baty is expected to begin the season on the strong side of a platoon at the keystone with Luisangel Acuna while Jeff McNeil (oblique) is on the shelf, but he'll need to do better than his career .607 OPS in the majors to retain a significant role.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Baty earning big opportunity with Mets as torrid spring continues PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- Friday’s Grapefruit League game was barely an hour old, yet Brett Baty had clearly established himself as the most p...

5 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Is Mets' Brett Baty good enough at 2B to start? Scout weighs in Rival scout has good things to say about Mets' spring standout, Brett Baty.

5 DAYS AGO • NJ.COM

Bangs out two XBH on Wednesday Baty went 2-for-3 with a double, a triple, a run scored and an RBI in Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros.

Impact Both extra-base hits came off Ronel Blanco, and Baty is now batting .333 (14-for-42) this spring with four doubles, a triple and two homers, plus a sharp 4:5 BB:K. The 25-year-old has emerged as the favorite to start at second base for the Mets while Jeff McNeil (oblique) is on the shelf, or at least handle the strong side of a platoon with Luisangel Acuna, and while Baty has yet to provide consistent offense in the majors, his career .273/.368/.531 slash line at Triple-A with 26 home runs in 416 plate appearances will earn him at least one more chance to turn his potential into production.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Could be headed for 2B platoon Baty may begin the season platooning at second base with Luisangel Acuna, Tim Britton of the Athletic reports.

Impact With Jeff McNeil (oblique) sidelined to begin the year, the decision to keep youngsters Baty and Acuna on the Opening Day roster gets easier, as regular playing time could be available for both. Baty would handle the strong side of any platoon at the keystone, and he could be taking a lot of momentum into the regular season -- through 14 Grapefruit League appearances, he's batting .343 (12-for-35) with three doubles, two homers and a 4:5 BB:K.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Might start at 2B with McNeil out Baty could be the Mets' Opening Day second baseman with Jeff McNeil (oblique) likely to begin the season on the injured list, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Baty has never played an inning at second base at the major-league level, but he started 27 games at the keystone last season at Triple-A Syracuse and has played there often this spring, including on Thursday in the Mets' first game after the McNeil injury was announced. Luisangel Acuna is also in the running to fill in for McNeil at second base, but DiComo projects Baty to be the favorite to get the first shot there.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Mets-Yankees trade idea swaps Brett Baty for $37 million two-time All-Star | Sporting News Should the New York Mets dump former top prospect Brett Baty to improve their rotation?

FEBRUARY 27 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Mets-Yankees trade idea swaps Brett Baty for $37 million two-time All-Star | Sporting News Canada Should the New York Mets dump former top prospect Brett Baty to improve their rotation?

FEBRUARY 27 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Connects for first spring homer Baty went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros.

Impact The 25-year-old got the start at third base and hooked a Hayden Wesneski offering over the right-field fence in the third inning for his first long ball of the spring. Baty isn't going to unseat Mark Vientos at the hot corner, but he's getting a look all around the infield in camp, including at shortstop. If Baty demonstrates he can handle the defensive demands, he might take over the utility infielder job originally ticketed for Nick Madrigal (shoulder) on the Opening Day roster.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Taking grounders at shortstop Baty has been taking groundballs at shortstop and Mets manager Carlos Mendoza didn't rule out Baty seeing some action there during Grapefruit League play, Tim Healey of Newsday rep...

Impact Baty's main focus remains on third base and second base, but it's possible he'll give shortstop a try if he looks good enough there in workouts. The Mets' four infield spots are all spoken for, so Baty's best shot at playing time will be to increase his versatility. He has started only at third base so far at the major-league level but has been used some at second base and in left field in the minors.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

No. 22 for a new SUV as Juan Soto gives Brett Baty a Tahoe for switching numbers - The Boston Globe The Mets posted video Thursday showing Soto standing next to a black Chevrolet Tahoe before giving the keys to Baty, the 25-year-old third b...

FEBRUARY 21 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Juan Soto bought Brett Baty's 'car of his dreams' in exchange for No. 22 Baty didn't want anything in return, but Soto made good on his promise to repay the third baseman for giving him the beloved number.

FEBRUARY 21 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Juan Soto Explains Why He Gifted Brett Baty 'Car Of His Dreams' in Exchange for Jersey Juan Soto explained why he gifted Mets teammate Brett Baty the “car of his dreams” in exchange for the number 22 jersey.

FEBRUARY 20 • SACBEE.COM

Juan Soto reveals why he gave Mets teammate Brett Baty a car for special jersey Juan Soto's record-breaking contract with the New York Mets was one of the defining moments of the offseason.

FEBRUARY 20 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

What Juan Soto gifted Brett Baty for jersey number in first season with Mets

It was included in Juan Soto's $765 million contract with the Mets that he must wear No. 22. He made up to taking Brett Baty's jersey number...

FEBRUARY 20

What Juan Soto gifted Brett Baty for jersey number in first season with Mets

Juan Soto's Gift to Mets Teammate for Number 22 Cost Nearly $100,000 Soto, who became the highest paid player in sports, reveals he surprised teammate Brett Baty with an expensive gift that was well within his...

FEBRUARY 20 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

What jersey number does Juan Soto wear? Mets superstar buys new car for Brett Baty in exchange for No. 22 | Sporting News Canada Brett Baty knew he was giving up his No. 22 to Juan Soto, but he had no idea how he would be compensated.

FEBRUARY 20 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Juan Soto Surprised Brett Baty With a New Car For Giving Up Uniform Number Juan Soto surprised a teammate with a new car at Spring Training.

FEBRUARY 20 • KANSASCITY.COM

What jersey number does Juan Soto wear? Mets superstar buys new car for Brett Baty in exchange for No. 22 | Sporting News Brett Baty knew he was giving up his No. 22 to Juan Soto, but he had no idea how he would be compensated.

FEBRUARY 20 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Soto surprises Baty with a new car in exchange for his uni number PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- Asked earlier this week if he’d made any significant purchases with his new $765 million contract, Mets outfielder J...

FEBRUARY 20 • MLB.COM

MLB writer pitches Mets trade swapping Brett Baty for pitcher replacement | Sporting News The New York Mets could utilize their position player depth to replace the injured Frankie Montas.

FEBRUARY 20 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Headed for bench or minors Baty is likely to be a reserve for the Mets or go back to the minors following the re-signing of Pete Alonso, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Baty was going to compete for the third base job -- and might have been the favorite -- if Alonso moved on and Mark Vientos shifted to first base, but now there's not room for him in the starting lineup. The Mets have indicated previously that Baty could serve in a utility role, getting some reps at third and second base as well as the outfield. However, he might be best off going to Triple-A Syracuse where he can play every day.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Mets trade idea lands projected $87 million All-Star for Starling Marte, Brett Baty | Sporting News Will the New York Mets make a blockbuster trade to bolster their bullpen?

JANUARY 23 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Could get another shot at 3B Baty is expected to compete for the Mets' third base job during spring training, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports.

Impact With Pete Alonso expected to move on and Mark Vientos shifting to first base, the Mets have an opening at the hot corner. Baty has slashed just .215/.282/.325 over 169 games at the big-league level, but he's still only 25 and a former top prospect. It's possible the Mets make an outside addition at third base, but for now Baty will compete with Ronny Mauricio (knee) and Luisangel Acuna for the gig.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

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