Mets Facing Brett Baty Decision After Roster News on Thursday

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Josh Valdez | Last updated Jun 26, 2025 6:33 PM ET

The New York Mets are just a half-game out of first place despite having a revolving door at third base this season. Veterans Mark Vientos and Brett Baty, as well as prospect Ronny Mauricio, have all had extended time at the position. However, Vientos hasn't played since June 2 due to a hamstring injury.

The latter player leads the team with 151 at-bats as a third baseman, while Baty has 109 and Mauricio has 39. Vientos is slashing .230/.298/.380 with six homers and 21 RBI over 53 games, Baty .223/.271/.402 with eight homers and 27 RBI over 59, and Mauricio .224/.274/.414 with three homers and five RBI over 17.

Manager Carlos Mendoza explained how the team will manage the depth chart with Vientos getting activated on Friday, via SNY.

He said "it's possible" that Vientos, Baty, and Mauricio will all be on the roster together.

"We got one more [game] tonight, we gotta get through it, and then we have a decision at the end of the day," he continued.

Carlos Mendoza says "it's possible" to see Mark Vientos, Brett Baty, and Ronny Mauricio on the roster together: pic.twitter.com/Qg5ECRByOt
— SNY (@SNYtv) June 26, 2025

New York could stick Vientos at designated hitter going forward, as he has 34 at-bats in that spot as well. However, that would probably be temporary, as Jesse Winker (oblique) will eventually return too.

The 31-year-old is starting a rehab assignment with High-A Brooklyn on Friday, via The Bergen Record's Andrew Tredinnick. He's taken 63 of his 67 at-bats as a designated hitter this season and is slashing .239/.321/.418 with one homer and 10 RBI.

The Mets could have to decide between keeping Baty or Mauricio in the big leagues at some point.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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