Mets taking it slow with Brett Baty after early hamstring issue

Mets taking it slow with Brett Baty after early hamstring issue

PORT ST. LUCIE — A week into his spring training, Brett Baty has been limited only to taking defensive reps at first base. The hamstring twinge he felt before reporting to camp here hasn’t popped up since he first felt it, but the Mets are still playing it safe as they convert their third baseman into a utility man. Like Baty, Jorge Polanco is also on a slower spring progression and learning first base. As the Mets begin Grapefruit League play, …

Morning Briefing: Baty, Vientos to See Plenty of Time at First in 2026

Good morning, Mets fans! Carlos Mendoza said in a press conference that the DH spot will play in “big time” as the Mets try to keep Jorge Polanco healthy in 2026. He noted that Mark Vientos and Brett Baty will likely get playing time at first base as we’ve seen in spring practices, while Polanco will DH some games. Photo by Ed Delany of Metsmerized Latest Mets News After dropping their spring opener to the Marlins on Saturday, the Mets are back…