Brett Baty joins the Mets to take the place of injured Jesse Winker.

Phoenix – Brett Baty Reflects on Roster Changes

Brett Baty, upon his return, expressed that his recent demotion wasn’t solely about his performance but rather the Mets’ roster situation.

“It was just a roster crunch and a lot of left-handed people on the bench,” he noted on Tuesday. “They were unsure how many at-bats I could actually get.”

He made a comeback from Triple-A Syracuse on Monday, taking the place of Jesse Winker.

In his second consecutive evening sitting on the bench, the Mets faced a 5-1 loss to the Diamondbacks.

After a promising spring training, Baty struggled at the start of the season, eventually appearing in seven games and posting a .375 batting average, including a home run just before being optioned on April 23.

The Mets took advantage of Baty’s spot on the roster to bring back Jeff McNeil from Illinois.

“They just told me to go there and continue doing what I had been doing for the past few weeks,” Baty mentioned. “I’ll pick it up from where I left off.”

However, his time in Syracuse was affected by a thumb injury.

Baty explained he sustained the injury while making a difficult swing.

Though he missed four games, he indicated he could contribute from the bench on Sunday.

“I was really excited because I could get called back to the big leagues at any time,” Baty reflected.

Tyrone Taylor has been performing well, showcasing his hitting skills alongside his elite defense. He started his third consecutive game in center field on Tuesday, going 0-for-3 after strong performances in previous games.

“He has a lot to appreciate,” manager Carlos Mendoza said. “He’s always ready and understands his role, whether he’s playing or not. His elite defense is evident wherever he’s positioned on the field.”

Mendoza added, “He seems more athletic now and is not missing good pitches. He’s hitting line drives across the field, proving to be a valuable player.”

Ronnie Mauricio is expected to transition from Class A St. Lucie to Double A Binghamton by the end of the week, as he continues to recover from multiple knee surgeries that sidelined him last season.