DECEMBER 12 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
BRETT BATY #22 - THIRD BASEMAN - NEW YORK METS
4 HR •
16 RBI •
.229 AVG
4 HR
16 RBI
.229 AVG
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DECEMBER 12 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Could be used in utility role Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns said Monday that Baty could be used in a utility role next season, Abbey Mastracco of the New York Daily News reports.
Impact Baty was used some at second base in the minors last season and Stearns has previously mentioned the outfield as a possibility for the 25-year-old, so the hints at a potential utility role had been there. Of course, Baty's name has also been brought up in trade rumors and his most likely role for the Mets at this point might be as a trade chip.
DECEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Might be tried in outfield Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns on Tuesday didn't rule out the possibility of Baty being tried in the outfield next season, Mike Puma of the New York Post repor...
Impact Baty has played a bit of left field in the minors and was used there for one inning with the Mets in 2023, but he hasn't started a game in the outfield since 2022. The Mets were impressed with how he adapted to second base when used there last season and it appears the team is aiming to continue to increase Baty's defensive versatility.
NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Joins taxi squad Baty is with the Mets in Milwaukee as part of their taxi squad, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.
Impact Jesse Winker is dealing with a back issue which has his status for the National League Wild Card series in question. If Winker is unable to go, it sounds like Baty would be the choice to replace him on the roster. Baty put up a .633 OPS in 50 games during the regular season with the Mets but had a .925 OPS in his final 14 contests at Triple-A Syracuse.
OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Mets' Senga eyes rehab start this weekend, return next week It will be a bit accelerated process, but the starter said that if his body feels well enough to pitch he'd like to be part of a hoped-for d...
SEPTEMBER 19 • NEWSDAY.COM
Back in action at Triple-A Baty (finger) is back in the lineup at Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday as their designated hitter, Michael Mayer of MetsmerizedOnline.com reports.
Impact Baty had been sidelined since late August with a fractured left index finger. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said Wednesday that Baty playing again in the majors this season is "in play," per Tim Healey of Newsday. However, given his .633 OPS in 50 games with the Mets this season, it's unlikely he'd have much of a role even if he does get recalled.
SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
Out with fractured finger Baty was diagnosed with a fractured left index finger Sunday and is expected to be sidelined 4-to-6 weeks.
Impact Baty had .997 OPS in his last 12 games with Triple-A Syracuse and had a chance of rejoining the Mets down the stretch, but the injury will instead put him on the injured list for the foreseeable future. The 25-year-old hasn't been ruled out for the season, but any complications in his recovery would make a return this year difficult.
AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE
Mets send Baty and Scott to the minors and cut backup catcher Narváez
The disappointing New York Mets shook up their roster a bit, sending third baseman Brett Baty and rookie pitcher Christian Scott to the minors in a series of moves that also includ...MAY 31 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mets demote RHP Christian Scott, 3B Brett Baty to minors The New York Mets sent right-hander Christian Scott and third baseman Brett Baty to Triple-A Syracuse on Friday.The Mets purchased the contr...
MAY 31 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Baty, Scott getting optioned to Triple-A (sources) The Mets are optioning third baseman Brett Baty and pitcher Christian Scott to Triple-A Syracuse, sources told MLB.com on Friday. Veteran in...
MAY 31 • MLB.COM
Demoted to Triple-A The Mets optioned Baty to Triple-A Syracuse on Friday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Baty is slashing just .225/.304/.325 this season and has struck out at 34.7 percent clip in May. With the emergence of Mark Vientos (.295/.354/.591), the Mets have elected to send Baty back to the minors in hopes of getting his swing right. Vientos will take over as the club's everyday third baseman.
MAY 31 • ROTOWIRE
Heading to bench Wednesday Baty is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Dodgers.
Impact Baty was in the lineup for three of the last four games with the Mets facing four right-handed starting pitchers, but he'll give way to the righty-hitting Mark Vientos on Wednesday while southpaw James Paxton takes the hill for the Dodgers. Vientos should continue to regularly replace the lefty-hitting Baty when the Mets face lefties, but the distribution of starts at third base between the two against right-handed pitching still looks to be up in the air. Baty has helped his cause by getting on base five times in 12 plate appearances over his last three starts, but Vientos owns a 1.085 OPS since his May 15 call-up from Triple-A Syracuse to keep himself in the mix for starts against righties.
MAY 29 • ROTOWIRE
Did Mets' Brett Baty save his job with big day against Giants? The Mets have not settled on an everyday third baseman
MAY 25 • NJ.COM
Sitting against right-hander again Baty is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Guardians, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.
Impact The lefty-hitting Baty is on the bench against a right-handed starting pitcher (Triston McKenzie), likely signaling that he's at least temporarily lost hold of his role as the Mets' preferred third baseman. Though he's drawn positive reviews for his work defensively this season, Baty has failed to take a notable step forward at the plate, as he's posted a .611 OPS through 150 plate appearances. Baty has performed especially poorly over the past three weeks, going just 5-for-40 with 19 strikeouts against three walks across a stretch of 13 games. Mark Vientos looks like he'll get an extended look at the hot corner as the Mets look to bolster their slumping offense.
MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting against lefty Baty is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies.
Impact With a tough lefty (Ranger Suarez) on the hill for Philadelphia, the lefty-hitting Baty will retreat to the bench. The freshly recalled Mark Vientos will get the start at third base and could end up filling the short side of a platoon with Baty while he's up with the big club.
MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE
Mets' Brett Baty Hilariously Fell Over an Umpire While Trying to Make a Throw This was one of those "want to get away?” moments for the ump.
MAY 7 • SI.COM
Mets bats, Brett Baty stay hot in win over Royals Mets vs. Royals
APRIL 13 • NJ.COM
Mets' Brett Baty playing with joy after a phone booth helped him get dialed in Coaches say Baty looks highly engaged before pitches, which has led to him anticipating plays and making quicker reads.
APRIL 11 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Three hits in Monday's win Baty went 3-for-5 with a run scored in Monday's win over Atlanta.
Impact All three knocks were singles, but it was still another impressive effort from the 24-year-old third baseman. After struggling during his first extended stint in the majors last year, Baty's come out like gangbusters to begin 2024, batting .333 (12-for-36) through 10 games with a homer, four runs, five RBI and a 3:8 BB:K.
APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE
Smacks first spring homer Baty went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Marlins.
Impact The 24-year-old third baseman took minor-league arm Roddery Munoz deep in the seventh inning for his first long ball of the spring. Baty established himself as one of the Mets' top prospects while coming up through the system but fell on his face in his first extended big-league action in 2023, stumbling to a .212/.275/.323 slash line over 386 plate appearances. A strong showing this spring would help reassure fantasy investors, but he'd likely need to be a complete disaster to lose the starting job at the hot corner for Opening Day.
MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE
David Wright on Mets' 3B battle between Brett Baty & Mark Vientos and Hall of Fame chances As David Wright returned to Mets spring training, here are some of his thoughts on the third base situation, and his Hall of Fame chances.
FEBRUARY 21 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
David Wright on Mets' 3B battle between Brett Baty & Mark Vientos and Hall of Fame chances As David Wright returned to Mets spring training, here are some of his thoughts on the third base situation, and his Hall of Fame chances.
FEBRUARY 21 • SUNHERALD.COM
This Week in Mets: Can Brett Baty rebound from his rookie season? Baty did a deep dive into video from his 2023 plate appearances and learned valuable lessons he hopes will help him in 2024.
FEBRUARY 19 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Mets' third base situation cloudy, but Brett Baty and Ronny Mauricio remain in mix Whenever David Stearns was asked about Baty or Mauricio at the GM meetings, he noted how they were both “young, gifted players.”
NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
