Brett Baty

As Baty's struggles deepen and the team scuffles, the Mets have to decide if a timeshare with Vientos and Baty at third base makes sense.

Alonso's batted-ball metrics are confounding, but hitting coach Jeremy Barnes said: "I really like the track he's on right now."

Coaches say Baty looks highly engaged before pitches, which has led to him anticipating plays and making quicker reads.

Though both sides appear open, Alvarez said there have been no progress on extension: "Right now, there is nothing."

Baty did a deep dive into video from his 2023 plate appearances and learned valuable lessons he hopes will help him in 2024.

David Stearns says Brett Baty could get the bulk of time playing third, with Ronny Mauricio and Mark Vientos opening up platoon scenarios.

Better plate discipline holds the key: As Baty’s season spiraled on him, he swung more and more at pitches out of the zone.

Britton and Sammon also answer questions about Steve Cohen's offseason spending plans and the possibility of more sell-off-style trades.

One reason the Mets waited as long as they did to demote Baty? They don’t have a readymade replacement for him in the majors.

Baty was called up in mid-April and has been New York's everyday third baseman since.

The league started to pitch Álvarez and Baty differently, and it was up to the coaching staff to guide them to better outcomes.

Brett Baty, Mark Vientos and Francisco Álvarez proved crucial in a group of games that restored excitement to an otherwise dreary season.

“They're just tired of losing,” manager Buck Showalter said. “Sometimes it’s as simple as that.”

Is Brett Baty making the leap? Can the pitchers keep the ball in the yard? Is time to get Tommy Pham going?

The Mets cleared the runway for Baty because his combination of ability and maturity convinced officials he could do this.

Are you tired yet of hearing about the Dodgers blueprint? It's been a linchpin of analysis around the Mets' long-term construction.

The 23-year-old is the No. 2 prospect in the Mets organization, per The Athletic's Keith Law's rankings.

Imaging showed Baty does not have any structural damage.