Sep 9, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; New York Mets third baseman Brett Baty (7) exits the game after an apparent injury against the Miami Marlins during the second inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
New York Mets utility man Brett Baty appears to have avoided a worst-case scenario, of sorts, after exiting Wednesday night’s wild win over the Miami Marlins in the second inning with left knee pain.
“He thought he was going to be OK,” interim manager Andy Green said. “We’ll see what he’s like and get a better feel.”
Baty, who has had ample chances to secure his spot within David Stearns’ picture, has carved his niche as a super utility option capable of playing third base, second base, first base, and the corner outfield. His bat, though, had been slow to come along — the main issue of his development in the majors.
Working through a litany of adjustments thrown at him by team staff, the 26-year-old is starting to experience an upswing in production at the plate, batting .389 with a 1.161 OPS, two home runs, and 12 RBI in his last 16 games.
It should be enough to keep him around, at least for next year. The same cannot be guaranteed for other members of his prospect class once named the “Baby Mets.” Francisco Alvarez’s bat has failed to come around, and Mark Vientos cannot recapture the spark that made him an X-factor two years ago during New York’s run to the NLCS.
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