Mets haven’t forgotten Brett Baty despite narrow return window
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Brett Batey disappeared from the Mets’ scene two months ago, and with each big hit his replacement at third base seems to recede further and further away. But despite the success of Mark Vientos, the Mets haven’t forgotten about Batty, who is performing well in his first extended stint at Triple-A. The […]
Mets hoping for Alec Bohm type breakthrough for Brett Baty, Mark Vientos
PHILADELPHIA — The Mets don’t have to look far to find hope with an unproven but talented third baseman. They may have just been peeking into their opponent’s hot corner for the past few days. Alec Bohm was the third overall pick in 2018. Alec Baum AP He quickly emerged as one of the most […]
Mark Vientos’ Mets arrival may turn into Brett Baty timeshare at third
PHILADELPHIA — The last time he was called up, Mark Vientos knew he couldn’t get too comfortable. With Starling Marte added to the bereavement list, Vientos was briefed at the end of April and was told that his stay would be short and that Marte was expected to return in a few days. Over the […]
Brett Baty crushes home run for Mets that confused everyone
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — It took less than two innings for the Mets to fall in love with the quirks of Tropicana Field. Brett Batty hit a ball in the second inning against the Rays that apparently disappeared, then reappeared in the right field seats and hit a three-run home run. With two outs and […]
Mets’ Brett Baty sits out again due to hamstring injury
LOS ANGELES — Two days of rest wasn’t enough for Brett Batty to convince Mets officials he was ready to resume playing third base. Batty participated in pregame practice at Dodger Stadium on Friday night to test his left hamstring, but was left out of the Mets’ starting lineup for the second straight game. He […]
Mets’ Brett Baty appears to have avoided injured list stint
The Mets discovered Brett Batty’s left hamstring strain early and may have been able to avoid him being placed on injured reserve. Batty was left out of Wednesday’s starting lineup, a day after he was removed from the game with discomfort in his foot, but manager Carlos Mendoza expressed optimism that the third baseman won’t […]
Mets’ Brett Baty flashing signs of improvement against lefties
The Mets still hope Brett Batty will be their regular third baseman, but that was in doubt after he posted a .474 OPS against left-handed pitchers last year. Batty, a left-hander, entered Monday’s game with a .786 OPS against lefties in 2024, part of his overall improved play. “For him to be an everyday player […]
Brett Baty wins Mets’ third base job to open season
PORT STREET SEA — In a competition with limited options, Brett Batty not only avoided losing the Mets’ third baseman spot this spring, he didn’t have to win it. In that respect he succeeded. The Mets are scheduled to head north on Monday night with Batty as their Opening Day starter at third base, giving […]
Mets’ Brett Baty belts his second homer of the spring
Notable items from Tuesday’s Mets’ Grapefruit League game: batty boom Brett Batty hit his second home run of the spring in the Mets’ 3-1 exhibition victory over the Cardinals on Tuesday at Clover Park. Batty, who boasts a .726 OPS in the Grapefruit League, finished the night with one hit out of three. Brett Batty […]
Mets’ Brett Baty records two defensive gems in exhibition tie
Notable items from Thursday’s Mets’ Grapefruit League game: flashing leather In the Mets’ shutout exhibition tie against the Cardinals on Thursday in Jupiter, Florida, Brett Batty made two leaping grabs on line drives to help preserve Jose Butt’s fourth shutout. . Batty has been solid defensively this spring, with eight hits in 32 at-bats (.250 […]