Mets' patience finally paying off with these three former prospects

Baty was the standout during the homestand, hitting .370 with two home runs while playing stellar defense at both second and third base. Alvarez returned after a stint in Triple-A Syracuse and immediately made an impact, going 2-for-6 with a clutch double and a game-tying home run, both times with Baty on base.

While Mauricio’s overall numbers during the homestand weren’t eye-catching, he still played a crucial role in the team’s comeback in Game 2 against the Angels. In that game, he, Baty, and Alvarez combined to turn a two-run deficit into a lead. In the bottom of the fifth inning, Baty led off with a double, Alvarez followed with a home run, and Mauricio then singled, stole second, and eventually scored on a Brandon Nimmo base hit.

In that moment, it felt like all the time the Mets spent waiting for these prospects was finally paying off. While the sample size is still small, it’s an encouraging sign of what could lie ahead.

The Mets passed on multiple opportunities to trade these three, choosing patience over short-term upgrades. Now, their faith in the former top prospects is starting to pay off.

This becomes even more notable as the trade deadline approaches and the Mets reveal a new core of prospects the front office seems intent on keeping: Jett Williams, Jonah Tong, and Nolan McLean. While some teams may be more willing to deal their top prospects, the Mets, despite leadership changes, believe in their players and want to give them every opportunity to succeed.

They could have given up on Baty, Alvarez, or Mauricio at any point, but they chose to stand by them. Time will tell just how right that faith was, but if all three continue to produce, the Mets won’t just have a stronger team this season — they’ll have a core built to compete for years to come.