With Pete Alonso back at first base, the New York Mets have set their infield alignment—at least for now. Mark Vientos will hold down the hot corner, and the designated hitter spot seems destined for one of the team’s many outfielders. But there’s still a looming question: What happens with Brett Baty?
Baty has shown flashes of brilliance in the minors, posting a strong .889 OPS, but his big-league numbers paint a different picture. Across 544 MLB at-bats, he’s struggled to a .607 OPS, making it clear that his bat needs to catch up to major league pitching.