The New York Mets have most of their infield figured out—Pete Alonso will handle first base, Francisco Lindor is locked in at shortstop, and Mark Vientos will take over third. Jeff McNeil is the likely second baseman, though Luisangel Acuña could give him a run for his money. But beyond those four starters, there’s another piece missing: a reliable utility infielder.
Who Will Be the Mets’ Utility Guy?
Lindor is as durable as they come, but having a backup who can play shortstop is still crucial. The Mets have some options. They like Acuña’s potential and Donovan Walton’s ability to move around the infield, but the most intriguing possibility might be Brett Baty.