Baty is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs.
Though he'll hit the bench against Cubs southpaw Matthew Boyd, Baty appears to be pushing Mark Vientos for a regular spot in the lineup at third base versus right-handed pitching. Baty started each of the prior three games and went 4-for-12 with three home runs and six RBI, while Vientos made just one start at designated hitter during that stretch.
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Mets' Brett Baty: Launches two homers Saturday
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Baty went 2-for-4 with a pair of home runs and five RBI in Saturday's loss to the Cubs.
All five of New York's runs in the contest came as a result of a Baty homer -- he belted a three-run shot in the fourth frame and added a two-run blast in the eighth. He's started at third base in three straight games and has gone 4-for-12 with three homers and six RBI during that span. Mark Vientos was on the bench for the first two of those contests and started at DH on Saturday, and given his mediocre results so far this season (he has a .675 OPS through 36 games), Vientos could be asked to cede more starts at third while Baty is swinging a hot bat.
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Mets' Brett Baty: Slugs second homer
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Baty went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's win over the Cubs.
Getting his second straight start at third base, his first action since rejoining the big-league roster at the beginning of the week, Baty took Jameson Taillon deep in the second inning, one of four homers the Mets hit off the right-hander. With Mark Vientos struggling, the door could be opening for Baty to push for the starting job at the hot corner. The 25-year-old will need to show more consistency himself, however -- through 65 MLB plate appearances this year he's slashing just .210/.246/.387 with two homers and a 30.8 percent strikeout rate.
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Mets' Brett Baty: Recalled from Triple-A
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The Mets recalled Baty from Triple-A Syracuse on Monday.
He's grabbing the roster spot vacated by Jesse Winker (oblique). Baty is behind Luisangel Acuna and Jeff McNeil in the pecking order at second base and behind Mark Vientos at third base. His best shot at playing time in the short term might be at designated hitter, although Starling Marte should be at the top of the depth chart there.
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Mets' Brett Baty: Rejoining big club
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The Mets are expected to recall Baty from Triple-A Syracuse prior to Monday's game in Arizona, Andy Martino of SNY.tv reports.
He'll be taking the roster spot of the injured Jesse Winker (oblique). Baty has been dealing with an injury himself lately, having not played since April 30 because of a sore right big toe. However, the toe issue evidently isn't serious enough to prevent a promotion of Baty, who went 3-for-10 with two doubles in three games with Syracuse. With Jeff McNeil back and Luisangel Acuna establishing himself as a regular presence in the Mets' lineup, Baty would appear destined for primarily a reserve role.
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Mets' Brett Baty: Dealing with toe issue
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Baty has yet to play a game in May for Triple-A Syracuse due to a sore right big toe, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
The injury will likely prevent Baty from being an option to re-join the big-league roster if Jesse Winker (side) lands on the IL. Baty went 3-for-10 with two doubles and three RBI in his first three games following his demotion to Syracuse before the toe issue cropped up.
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Mets' Brett Baty: Sent to minors
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Baty was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse on Thursday, Manny Gomez of NJ.com reports.
Baty launched his first home run of the season Wednesday but has struggled to a .204 average paired with a 33.3 percent strikeout rate across 57 plate appearances to begin the year. With Jeff McNeil (oblique) back on the field, Baty will try to regain his form with Syracuse.
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Mets' Brett Baty: Launches first home run
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Baty went 1-for-2 with a two-run homer in Wednesday's 4-3 extra-inning win over the Phillies.
Baty got the Mets on the board with a two-out, 425-foot blast off Zack Wheeler in the second inning for his first long ball this season. After going 3-for-27 (.111) in his first 10 games this year, Baty has now gone 8-for-27 (.296) with four extra-base hits in his last nine contests. However, with Jeff McNeil (oblique) expected to rejoin the Mets on Friday, it remains to be seen if Baty has done enough to keep a spot on the big-league roster.
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Mets' Brett Baty: Coming alive during hitting streak
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Baty went 1-for-3 with a double, a walk and a run scored in Friday's win over the Cardinals.
After walking to lead off the third inning and promptly stealing second base, Baty later jump-started New York's two-run fifth frame with a leadoff double on a sharp line drive to right field. The 2019 first-rounder is getting opportunities at second base while Jeff McNeil (oblique) is on the injured list, and Baty is starting to come alive at the plate following a 3-for-27 start. During his current five-game hitting streak, he's batting .368 (7-for-19) with two RBI, two doubles, three runs scored and one stolen base.
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Mets' Brett Baty: Out against right-hander
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Baty is absent from the lineup for Monday's game in Minnesota.
The Twins have right-hander Joe Ryan on the hill in the series opener, but the left-handed hitting Baty will nonetheless begin the contest on the bench. Baty is just 5-for-36 with a 15:0 K:BB for the Mets this season. Luisangel Acuna will occupy second base and hit ninth.
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Mets' Brett Baty: Sitting against lefty
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Baty isn't in the lineup for Friday's game against the Athletics.
The lefty-hitting Baty will grab a seat on the bench to start Friday's contest while the lefty-throwing JP Sears takes the mound for the A's. Luisangel Acuna will fill in at second base and bat seventh.
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Mets' Brett Baty: Giving way to Acuna at keystone
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Baty is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Marlins.
Baty looked to be holding down the strong side of a platoon at second base with Luisangel Acuna while Jeff McNeil (oblique) is on the shelf, but Baty has now hit the bench in three of the Mets' last six matchups with right-handed pitchers. Manager Carlos Mendoza may just be looking to keep both young hitters involved while the Mets are in the midst of a long stretch of facing right-handers, but Baty hasn't helped his case for seeing the majority of the playing time at the keystone either. He enters Monday's contest having gone just 2-for-21 (.095 average) with no walks and eight strikeouts through the Mets' first nine games of the season.
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Mets' Brett Baty: Out versus right-hander
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Baty is absent from the lineup for Friday's tilt versus the Blue Jays, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.
After starting each of the first three games at second base against right-handers, Baty has now been on the bench for two of the last three contests versus righties. Luisangel Acuna will be at the keystone and batting eighth versus righty Kevin Gausman in the series opener.
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Mets' Brett Baty: Taking seat Tuesday
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Baty is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Marlins.
The lefty-hitting Baty started the past three games after sitting against a southpaw starter Opening Day, and he'll head to the bench Tuesday after going 1-for-9 with a double and three strikeouts to begin the campaign. Luisangel Acuna will man the keystone and bat eighth against Miami righty Sandy Alcantara.
Mets' Brett Baty: Officially makes Opening Day roster
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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.
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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