Brett Baty - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Sitting Tuesday Baty isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game versus St. Louis.

Impact Baty has opened the new season with a four-game hitting streak, but he'll retreat to the bench Tuesday while Mark Vientos serves as New York's designated hitter and bats sixth.

2 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Bichette hits the road and ends his hitless skid, helping the Mets to a 4-2 win over the Cardinals

Bo Bichette drove in two runs after a rough opening weekend, sparking the New York Mets to a 4-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals

21 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

NY Mets reveal Carson Benge and Brett Baty will switch positions under two conditions New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza hinted outfielder Carson Benge and infielder Brett Baty could be used in different positions throughout...

2 DAYS AGO • BOLAVIP.COM

New-look Mets knock out Skenes in 1st inning and sink Pirates 11-7 in season opener at Citi Field

Brett Baty laced a bases-loaded triple and the New York Mets chased Paul Skenes in the first inning of his worst major league start, beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-7 in their se...

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Pirates ace Paul Skenes gets chased in the 1st inning by the Mets on opening day

Paul Skenes didn’t even get through the first inning on opening day

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Pirates Ace Paul Skenes Fails to Make it out of 1st Inning in Opening Day Start vs. Mets

Paul Skenes' first start of the 2026 season might not have even lasted a New York minute.

5 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Pirates Ace Paul Skenes Fails to Make it out of 1st Inning in Opening Day Start vs. Mets

Draws Opening Day start at DH Baty will start at designated hitter and bat sixth in Thursday's opener against the Pirates.

Impact With righty Paul Skenes on the bump, the left-handed-hitting Baty gets the call over righty-swinging Mark Vientos. Baty is also likely to see starts at first base against right-handed pitching, but Jorge Polanco is getting his first career start there Thursday.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

New York Mets' Brett Baty gets honest about major career change he's dealing with | Sporting News Tell us how you really feel, Brett.

MARCH 10 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Pops first spring homer Thursday Baty went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Nationals.

Impact Getting the start in right field and batting fourth, Baty drove a Miles Mikolas first-pitch fastball the other way for his first homer of the spring. The 26-year-old is likely ticketed for a utility job to begin the season, but if the Mets decide that Carson Benge needs more minor-league seasoning, it could open the door for Baty to start, or at least be on the strong side of a platoon, in right.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Baty adds outfield glove to collection as he continues to prove versatility WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – In years past, Brett Baty was considered the Mets' third baseman of the future. But this year is a different story....

MARCH 5 • MLB.COM

Playing 1B for 1st time since high school, Baty throwing instincts out the window PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- Baseball players are creatures of habit, often sticking to the same routines on and off the field for years. For Bre...

FEBRUARY 28 • MLB.COM

In Tuesday's lineup Baty (hamstring) will start at first base and bat fourth in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Nationals.

Impact Baty tweaked his hamstring during an offseason workout shortly before the start of spring training, but he's now been cleared to begin playing in exhibition games. Now that he's healthy, the 26-year-old is expected to compete with top prospect Carson Benge for the starting job in right field this spring. If Baty loses the battle, he will likely still make the Opening Day roster as a utility man.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

'Let's go everywhere': Mets, Baty eager to create at-bats, no matter the position PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- Before Bo Bichette signed with the Mets in January, the focus of Brett Baty’s offseason defensive work was third bas...

FEBRUARY 25 • MLB.COM

Mets urged to trade 27 home run hitter for Brett Baty reason | Sporting News The 26-year-old may be out of a role with the NL East club.

FEBRUARY 24 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Mets' Alvarez, Robert Jr., Polanco and Baty won't play early in spring games

New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez, outfielder Luis Robert Jr. and infielders Jorge Polanco and Brett Baty won’t play early in games this spring, manager Carlos Mendoza said T...

FEBRUARY 17 • Associated Press

Recovering from tweaked hamstring Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said Tuesday that Baty will be eased into spring training action after experiencing hamstring discomfort during offseason workout two weeks ago, Mike Pu...

Impact It doesn't sound like an overly serious issue for Baty, but the Mets are going to slow-play it with the utility man early on in camp. Baty figures to have a chance to beat out Carson Benge for the top spot in right field this spring, but Benge appears to be the Mets' initial Plan A at the position. Baty figures to see plenty of playing time all around the diamond in 2026.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Will get reps in left field Baty has been working out in left field this offseason, and he'll continue getting reps at the position this spring, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Top prospect Carson Benge appears to be the Mets' Plan A in left, but the 23-year-old may not be quite ready to make the leap to the majors after playing only 24 games at Triple-A last year with a poor .583 OPS. That would leave Baty and Tyrone Taylor as the best remaining options to fill LF, potentially in a platoon that would favor Baty as the left-handed hitter. Baty does have a bit of experience in left field, playing 29 games there for Double-A Binghamton in 2021-22, and the offseason acquisitions of Marcus Semien, Bo Bichette and Jorge Polanco leave no room on the infield for the natural third baseman. Baty is also a better hitter than Taylor, whose value mainly comes from his glove -- from Aug. 1 to the end of the regular season in 2025, Baty slashed .308/.370/.496 with seven homers in 146 plate appearances.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Mets trade proposal sends Brett Baty to Red Sox for two-time Gold Glove outfield slugger | Sporting News This proposed Mets trade would be a very fun one.

FEBRUARY 6 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

MLB Rumors: NY Mets set high bar as Pirates, other teams eye Brett Baty, Mark Vientos Brett Baty and Mark Vientos are drawing attention from multiple teams, including the Pittsburgh Pirates, as the New York Mets’ offseason dec...

FEBRUARY 5 • BOLAVIP.COM

Mets trade rumor on Brett Baty, Mark Vientos is unexpected update from Pirates | Sporting News This rumor is a fascinating one for the Mets.

FEBRUARY 4 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

ESPN's bold Mariners trade prediction falls completely apart on 1 name ESPN predicts the Mariners will acquire Brett Baty from the Mets. It's a solid concept, but there's a problem with the proposed deal.

JANUARY 23 • SODOMOJO.COM

Mets trade proposal moves Jonah Tong, Brett Baty and more for Tarik Skubal | Sporting News Could the Mets make one more trade for the best pitcher in baseball?

JANUARY 23 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

5 Takeaways From the Mets Signing Bo Bichette for $126 Million

With Bo Bichette heading to the Mets, here are our takeaways on the signing and how it affects other top teams from around MLB.

JANUARY 16 • FOX SPORTS

5 Takeaways From the Mets Signing Bo Bichette for $126 Million

Guardians see perfect trade avenue open with Mets after Bo Bichette deal The Mets signed Bo Bichette to an expensive three-year deal that could make Brett Baty expendable. The Guardians could use that to their adv...

JANUARY 16 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Slated for utility role The Mets plan to use Baty in a utility role following the signing of Bo Bichette, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

Impact Bichette will take over at third base, which had been projected as Baty's primary position. Baty will still see some action at the hot corner, but he'll also be used some at second base and possibly first base and left field. It's a hit to Baty's playing time outlook, though the Mets could also use him as part of a trade package to get an outfielder or pitcher. Baty slashed .254/.313/.435 with 18 home runs over 130 games for the Mets in 2025.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

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