The Mets have a few candidates for the utility infield role, including Nick Madrigal, Brett Baty and Luisangel Acuña.

Will the Mets try and trade Brett Baty somewhere he may have a chance to get playing time? Or is it worth keeping him as a depth piece?

Nick Madrigal, Brett Baty and Luisangel Acuña will compete for a spot on the Mets’ Opening Day roster as a bench bat and defensive backup.

New York Mets veterans Jeff McNeil and Starling Marte take their first BP of the spring, while Mark Vientos and Brett Baty do fielding work.

New York Mets skipper Carlos Mendoza announced on Friday that Brett Baty is taking new reps at another position.

Brett Baty's strong start in spring training puts him in pole position for the Mets' utility infielder role. Author: ksdk.com

Jose Butto will be utilized as a reliever in spring training, according to Mendoza. The right-hander had been a consideration to remain as part of the Mets’ starting rotation depth. Butto began working from the bullpen in July last season and was among the team’s best relievers for the final three months.

After the New York Mets signed Juan Soto to the largest contract in MLB history, he made another deal with 25-year-old infielder Brett Baty. Soto has worn No. 22 during the entirety of his MLB career with the Yankees, Padres, and Nationals. But that number was already taken by Baty, who has played for the Mets since 2022.

Brett Baty was the New York Mets Opening Day third ... but it hasn’t translated consistently in MLB yet. A strong spring training performance will only help. In his first appearance earlier ...

The New York Mets still have faith in Brett Baty. Despite his struggles at the big-league level, they see a future difference-maker in the young third baseman. After all, they selected him in the first round of the 2019 Draft,

Juan Soto explained why he gifted Mets teammate Brett Baty the "car of his dreams" in exchange for the number 22 jersey.