Brett Baty

Baty made the Mets' 2025 Opening Day roster, but he was optioned to Triple-A on April 24 after a .204/.246/.352 start to the season. He returned in May and eventually found a groove, enjoying his first real taste of sustained success in his fourth MLB campaign. He slashed .291/.353/.477 after the break before landing on the injured list with a right oblique strain during the final weekend. While he lacks any sort of track record beyond last season, the 2019 first-round pick can do a little bit of everything, including steal bases on occasion. He's also capable of playing multiple infield positions, bringing eligibility at second base and third base into 2026. At age 25, Baty did most of his damage against right-handed pitching, and he may need to prove himself further against lefties to reach true everyday status in Queens. Read Past Outlooks