Brett Baty: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / April 26

Mets’ Carlos Mendoza Sends Brett Baty Message After Unexpected Decision

The New York Mets have the best record in baseball at 18-8, and that's with former batting champion Jeff McNeil (oblique) having only played one game thus far.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / April 25

Mets manager details tough Brett Baty conversation amid minors demotion

Before the New York Mets' April 25 game against the Washington Nationals, news broke that Brett Baty was getting sent down to Triple-A Syracuse in the wake of Jeff McNeil and Francisco Alvarez getting activated from injury.

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New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 24

Mets send Brett Baty to Triple-A on a high note

The lefty-hitting Baty had been getting into a better groove of late.

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New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / April 24

Mets Option Brett Baty, Hayden Senger to Minors

The Mets listed on their transactions pageMets listed on their transactions page Thursday that they are optioning Brett Baty and Hayden Senger to Triple-A Syracuse.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / April 24

Has Brett Baty done enough to stay on the Mets roster?

The time has come for the New York Mets to make a decision on Brett Baty. The Mets have to free up two roster spots as they anticipate the return of second baseman Jeff McNeil (oblique) and catcher Francisco Alvarez (hamate).

New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / April 23

Mets Facing Major Brett Baty Decision After Phillies Game

New York Mets infielder Brett Baty made his MLB debut in 2022. The No. 12 overall pick in the 2019 draft, Baty has excelled in MiLB action, posting an .889 OPS across 325 minor league games.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / April 19

Mark Vientos, Brett Baty Showing Signs of Life

It’s been a rough start for two of the Mets’ young infielders fighting for a job. Mark Vientos undoubtedly earned it last year. After struggles in parts of two big league seasons, he enjoyed a breakout campaign that made him a fixture in the middle of the lineup as the Mets’ third baseman.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / April 19

Insider explains Mets 'issue' with Brett Baty trade market

New York Mets infielder Brett Baty produced an extremely solid spring training, which is shown by him finishing MLB's preseason with a .353 average, a 1.186 OPS, 4 home runs, and 11 RBIs in 50 plate appearances.

New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / April 17

Mets' Carlos Mendoza Sends Clear Brett Baty Message After Cardinals Game

The New York Mets, who are 6-1 at home, have defended Citi Field as well as they could've hoped for to start the season. They beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-1 on Thursday thanks to Mark Vientos' first homer of the season, Brett Baby's RBI single, Francisco Lindor's two-run single, and lights-out pitching by Griffin Canning and company.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / April 15

Luisangel Acuña Has Earned Playing Time Over Brett Baty

The battle between Luisangel Acuña and Brett Baty at second base is starting to take a side. For the first week or two, neither really separated themselves, at least at the plate.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / April 14

New York Mets' Brett Baty productive in start at third base

Brett Baty finally produced for the New York Mets in an 8-0 win against the Athletics on Sunday afternoon. The young infielder recorded his first RBI of the season and helped turn two double plays from third base.

New York Mets News / Legends On Deck / April 13

Mets’ Young Duo Vientos and Baty Break Through in 8-0 Win Over A’s

After the first 15 games of the 2025 season, the New York Mets are in first place in the NL East with a 10-5 record, just a game above the second place Philadelphia Phillies.

New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / April 13

Mets Star Sends 2-Word Message to Brett Baty Ahead of Team's Decision

Almost everyone was good for the New York Mets in their 8-0 demolition of the Athletics on Sunday, including struggling third baseman Brett Baty. The 25-year-old hit an RBI triple in the ninth inning, his first time driving in a run this season.

New York Mets News / Viral Sports News / April 13

Mets Could Be Losing Patience With Former Top Prospect

The New York Mets entered the 2025 MLB season with Brett Baty as their starting second baseman thanks to Jeff McNeil beginning the year on the injured list with an oblique strain.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / April 10

Despite Team’s Hot Start, Key Mets Positions Raising Red Flags

If you had told any Mets fan that the team’s first homestand would end with five wins in six games, they’d take it in a heartbeat. Unfortunately, that didn’t stop a wave of rightful complaints from washing across the Mets universe following the team’s 5–0 loss to the Miami Marlins.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / April 10

Why Mets aren't yet giving up on Brett Baty despite latest struggles

Baty has failed to convert his promising spring training into productive big league play early this season.

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New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / April 9

Brett Baty Sends Message With Mets Facing Major Decision

New York Mets infielder Brett Baty has had a rough start this season, and his roster spot could be in jeopardy. The 25-year-old is slashing .111/.111/.148 in 27 at-bats with no homers or RBIs.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / April 9

Injury update means Mets backups have less time to lock down spots

The New York Mets got some good news this week as injured stars Francisco Alvarez and Jeff McNeil are heading to Florida for rehab assignments.

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New York Mets News / Yardbarker / March 24

What rival scouts think of Mets' Brett Baty ahead of make-or-break season

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New York Mets News / Yardbarker / February 20

Juan Soto surprises teammate with cool gift after number swap

Mets' Juan Soto surprises teammate with generous gift after jersey number swap

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New York Mets News / Fastball on SI / January 25

Former New York Mets Top Prospect to Change Look in 2025

New York Mets infielder Brett Baty will sport a different look in 2025, as he'll wear No. 7 on his uniform. Baty had previously worn No. 22. While the number change is interesting, it's likely more important for Baty to try to hold onto his somewhat tenuous position with the organization.

New York Mets News / Empire Sports Media / January 5

Mets’ ex-top prospect is seeing his stock crash to rock bottom

Brett Baty’s bat has been stuck in neutral at the major league level, and the Mets might not have the luxury of waiting for it to kick into gear. Once considered one of their top prospects, Baty has struggled to adjust to MLB pitching, with his 52.1% ground ball rate standing out as a glaring issue.

New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 6