Brett Baty Injury News & Updates

Baty (groin) is back in the lineup Wednesday at Miami.

Baty will start at third base and bat seventh versus the Marlins and right-hander Eury Perez after missing nearly a full week of action because of a mild left groin strain. Ronny Mauricio is covering second base for the Mets on Wednesday as Jeff McNeil patrols left field.

Baty (groin) remains out of the lineup Tuesday at Miami.

The young third baseman hasn't appeared in a game for the Mets since last Wednesday due to a left groin strain. Ronny Mauricio will handle the hot corner and bat second Tuesday versus the Marlins and left-hander Braxton Garrett.

Baty is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Marlins.

Baty will take a seat for the fifth game in a row while he manages a left groin strain. Ronny Mauricio will pick up the start at third base in place of Baty, whom the Mets seem to be viewing as day-to-day.

Baty (groin) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds.

The 23-year-old will sit for the third consecutive game as he continues to nurse a mild groin injury. Mark Vientos will receive another look at the hot corner in Baty's place while Brandon Nimmo rests his legs as the Mets' designated hitter.

Baty (groin) remains on the bench Saturday against Cincinnati.

Baty is dealing with a groin strain which is considered mild but which is costing him key at-bats as he looks to make his case for a starting role next season. The battle for playing time at the hot corner in Queens seems wide open, with both Baty (.596 OPS in 97 games) and Mark Vientos (.588 OPS in 51 games) failing to stake their claim. Fellow rookie Ronny Mauricio (.743 OPS in 11 games) will start at third base Saturday.

Baty (groin) isn't in the Mets' lineup Friday against the Reds, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Baty will miss his second consecutive start after being removed from Wednesday's game against the D-backs with left groin soreness. Ronny Mauricio will man third base Friday while Baty recovers.

Baty was diagnosed Thursday with a mild left groin strain and is considered day-to-day, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

Baty aggravated his groin while running the bases in the Mets' win over the Diamondbacks on Wednesday and is not in the lineup for Thursday's series finale, though it sounds like he might be able to avoid the 10-day injured list. Mark Vientos is playing third base for New York on Thursday as Daniel Vogelbach takes a turn in the DH role.

Baty is not in the lineup Thursday versus Arizona as he undergoes imaging scans on his left groin, Abbey Mastracco of the New York Daily News reports.

Danny Mendick has joined the Mets in New York in case Baty requires a stint on the 10-day injured list. The young third baseman felt discomfort in his groin while running the bases in Wednesday's win over the Diamondbacks and manager Buck Showalter revealed afterward that it has been a lingering issue. Mark Vientos will handle the hot corner in Thursday's series finale.

Baty was removed from Wednesday's game against Arizona due to left groin soreness, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Baty was taken out of the game by a trainer ahead of the seventh inning and will have imaging done Thursday in order to diagnose his injury. Until the results of his MRI come back, Baty should be considered day-to-day.

Baty isn't in the Mets' lineup Saturday against the Mariners.

Baty went 1-for-3 with two strikeouts in his return to the big leagues Friday, and he'll hand third base duties over to Mark Vientos for Saturday's contest.

Baty was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse on Friday.

Baty hit .246/.329/.493 with five home runs in 17 games with Syracuse after being sent down last month. The 23-year-old has hit only .212/.284/.332 to this point at the major-league level but should see regular playing time at third base -- at least against right-handed pitching -- down the stretch. Baty is at the hot corner and batting eighth on Friday against the Mariners.

Baty will be called up from Triple-A Syracuse on Friday when major-league rosters expand, Michael Mayer of MetsmerizedOnline.com reports.

Baty has struggled to a .212/.284/.332 batting line in 353 big-league plate appearances since his debut in late 2022, but the 23-year-old was a preseason top-100 prospect and continues to crush it at the Triple-A level. The out-of-contention Mets might as well give him regular looks at third base as they play out the string.

Baty was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse on Monday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Baty was hitting .075 with a 34 percent strikeout rate over his last 40 at-bats. Jonathan Arauz is getting promoted in a corresponding move, and Daniel Vogelbach could also see more playing time in the short term, as Mark Vientos will presumably play more third base than designated hitter in the coming days.

Baty is not in Saturday's lineup against the Nationals.

Baty will open the game on the bench with lefty Patrick Corbin toeing the rubber for Washington. Mark Vientos is starting at third base and batting eighth.

Baty is not in the lineup Wednesday versus the Yankees.

Mark Vientos will start at third base and bat second as the Mets take on southpaw Carlos Rodon. The left-handed-hitting Baty has slashed just .175/.203/.298 in 61 plate appearances versus lefties this year.

Baty went 1-for-3 with a home run, two runs scored and two RBI in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the White Sox.

The 23-year-old third baseman went yard for the second straight day, this time taking Touki Toussaint deep for a solo shot in the third inning. Baty is batting just .200 (7-for-35) in July with a 1:14 BB:K, but he still has significant upside and an everyday role for the Mets if he can begin to solve big-league pitching.

Baty (hamstring) went 0-for-2 with two strikeouts in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Padres.

Baty missed a couple of games while dealing with hamstring soreness. The third baseman has gone 18-for-61 (.295) over his last 18 games, setting him up nicely if he can sustain the momentum into the second half. He's slashing .248/.316/.359 with five home runs, 21 RBI, 27 runs scored and two stolen bases over 64 contests this season.

Baty (hamstring) is starting at third base and batting eighth Saturday against the Padres, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

A sore hamstring kept Baty out of the Mets' last two games, but he'll be back in action for Saturday's contest. The 23-year-old third baseman is 4-for-13 with two runs scored since the beginning of July.

Baty (hamstring) is not in the starting lineup Friday versus the Padres.

Baty will miss a second straight game while nursing hamstring tightness. Luis Guillorme will take over at the hot corner and bat ninth in the series opener with the Padres.

Baty isn't in the Mets' lineup Thursday against Arizona due to hamstring soreness, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

Mets manager Buck Showalter said Baty might still be available off the bench Thursday, but there's a good chance the team holds Baty out so he can rest his hamstring. The concern level surrounding Baty's injury seems low, and he should be considered day-to-day going forward.

Baty is not in the lineup Thursday against the Diamondbacks.

Luis Guillorme will start at third base and bat ninth versus the Diamondbacks and right-hander Ryne Nelson. This is presumably a planned day of rest for the left-handed-hitting Baty, who has slashed .323/.364/.452 over his last 34 plate appearances dating back to June 25.

Baty went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Thursday's loss to the Brewers.

After taking Adrian Houser deep in the third inning, the rookie third baseman got lifted for a pinch-hitter in the seventh against left-handed reliever Hoby Milner. Baty snapped a 29-game homer drought, a stretch in which he slashed just .237/.306/.278 with four doubles and 10 RBI. The Mets are committed to the 23-year-old at the hot corner after trading away Eduardo Escobar, but if Baty's struggles continue, it's possible Mark Vientos -- who has seen action at third base in 22 of his 46 games for Triple-A Syracuse this season -- might be called back up to complete with him for playing time.

Baty isn't starting Saturday against Philadelphia, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Left-hander Cristopher Sanchez will take the mound to begin Saturday's contest for the Phillies, meaning the lefty-hitting Baty will start in the Mets' dugout. Danny Mendick will make his season debut and start at third base while batting ninth.

Baty is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Astros.

Eduardo Escobar will handle third base and bat ninth with left-hander Framber Valdez on the mound for Houston. The left-handed-hitting Baty holds an overall .241/.317/.355 slash line with four homers and 20 RBI through 50 major-league games this year.

Baty is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

The 23-year-old is 5-for-16 over his past four games but will take a seat Sunday with lefty Matthew Liberatore pitching for St. Louis. Eduardo Escobar will man the hot corner and bat eighth.

Baty is not in the starting lineup Friday against the Pirates.

Baty will take a seat as the Mets face off with left-hander Rich Hill on the mound Friday. Switch-hitter Eduardo Escobar will draw the start at the hot corner and bat eighth in the series opener with Pittsburgh.

Bat is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays.

Baty started the past four games and will head to the bench Sunday after he went 1-for-14 with seven strikeouts during that stretch. Eduardo Escobar will handle the hot corner in his place.

Baty is absent from the lineup Tuesday versus the Phillies.

Eduardo Escobar will cover third base and bat ninth with left-hander Ranger Suarez on the mound for Philly. Mark Vientos is handling DH duties and batting fifth.

Baty is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's contest against Colorado.

Baty will take a break against the Rockies on Sunday after going 3-for-9 with a pair of runs driven in over the first two games of the series. Mark Vientos will get the start at third and hit fifth in Baty's absence.

Baty could shift to left field on occasion as the Mets try to find ways to get Mark Vientos into the lineup, Will Sammon and Tim Britton of The Athletic report.

Vientos' hot bat at Triple-A prompted a promotion, but after homering in his big-league debut Wednesday, the 23-year-old was on the bench Thursday. He's blocked defensively at the infield corners and Pete Alonso isn't budging off first base, which leaves Vientos batting for at-bats at DH unless Baty can be moved elsewhere. Baty has seen sporadic action in left over the last few years in the minors, and given that he's a better athlete than Vientos, he appears more capable of handling the shift. There's also the question of whether the 23-year-old has even earned an everyday spot yet -- through 26 games in the majors this season, Baty is slashing just .241/.323/.386 with three homers.

Baty is not in the Mets' lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Rays.

Mark Vientos -- who was recalled earlier Wednesday -- will play third base against lefty Josh Fleming. With Vientos and Eduardo Escobar around as options, Baty might be benched regularly versus southpaws for the time being.

Baty went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Tuesday's loss to the Rays.

Baty got the Mets on the board in the fifth with a solo blast to right center field for his first home run since May 1. Baty has cooled down considerably, slashing just .139/.262/.250 over his last 11 games, though he does own a 5:5 BB:K. The 23-year-old continues to ride the bench a majority of the time against lefties but that could change at any moment if he starts to heat up again at the plate.

Baty is not in the Mets' lineup for Monday's game versus the Nationals.

Baty has now been on the bench three of the last four times the Mets have faced a left-hander. Eduardo Escobar will play the hot corner.

Baty is absent from the Mets' lineup for Friday's game against the Nationals, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

Left-hander MacKenzie Gore actually has drastic reverse splits this season, with lefties producing a 1.258 OPS against him and righties a .584 OPS. He did fare better versus left-handed hitters in 2022, though, and the left-handed batting Baty will be on the bench in favor of Eduardo Escobar for this one.

Baty is not in the lineup Thursday against the Tigers,

Eduardo Escobar will play third base and bat eighth with left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez on the mound for Detroit. Baty has seen more action against lefties over the last week or so, but he'll grab a bit of rest as the Mets wrap up this three-game set at Comerica Park.

Baty went 3-for-9 with a solo home run, a double and an additional run scored across both games of Monday's twin bill versus Atlanta.

Baty was productive in the doubleheader, smacking a solo shot in the matinee and a double in the nightcap. The rookie extended his on-base streak to 10 games, during which he's slashing .353/.405/.588. The only appearance in which Baty has not reached base this season came in his second contest, when he went 0-for-1 as a pinch hitter against the Dodgers.

Baty is starting at third base and batting eighth Friday versus Atlanta.

Max Fried is on the mound for Atlanta, and this marks Baty's first start against a left-hander since he was called up April 17. The 23-year-old is 7-for-15 (.467) with a double and a homer over his last five games and looks to be emerging as the Mets' full-on everyday third baseman. Eduardo Escobar is riding the pine Thursday night in Queens.

Baty went 3-for-3 with a solo home run in Thursday's 9-8 win over Washington.

Baty had his best game of the young season Thursday, collecting three hits and a walk while clubbing a solo homer off Trevor Williams in the fourth. More importantly, Baty's outing broke a streak of six consecutive games with a strikeout and was just his second game all year without being punched out. Since being called up from Triple-A, Baty owns a .321/.387/.464 slash line but continues to only be played against right-handed pitching.

Baty is starting at third base Thursday against the Nationals.

Eduardo Escobar drew the nod at third base Wednesday with left-hander MacKenzie Gore on the mound for Washington, but Baty is back in there Thursday versus the Nats and righty Trevor Williams. He'll bat eighth.

Baty isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals and left-hander Mackenzie Gore.

Baty has collected six hits and a pair of RBI through 25 plate appearances this season. The switch-hitting Eduardo Escobar enters the lineup to play third base Wednesday.

Baty isn't starting Thursday against the Giants.

Baty will take a seat Thursday with left-hander Sean Manaea set to start the game for San Francisco. Eduardo Escobar will start in the hot corner for Baty and bat seventh.

Baty is not in the Mets' lineup Tuesday against the Dodgers.

Eduardo Escobar will start at third base and bat eighth versus left-hander Clayton Kershaw. Baty is a big-time talent but has struggled against left-handed pitching as a professional. He should start against most -- or all? -- right-handed opponents.

Baty went 1-for-4 with an RBI in Monday's 8-6 win against the Dodgers.

Baty was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse on Monday and was immediately placed in the starting lineup, playing third base and batting eighth. The 23-year-old grounded out in his first at-bat before coming through with a two-out, run-scoring single in the fourth inning. Baty looks to be in line for the lion's share of playing time at the hot corner for New York moving forward, as Eduardo Escobar is batting just .125 on the campaign.

The Mets recalled Baty from Triple-A Syracuse on Monday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

As previously announced, Baty is officially recalled from Triple-A after scorching pitching in the International League to a 1.386 OPS. The Mets have placed Tim Locastro (back spasms) on the injured list in a corresponding move. Baty might sit occasionally against left-handed pitching, but he should see the majority of playing time at the hot corner to begin his promotion.

Baty is being recalled from Triple-A Syracuse by the Mets on Sunday, Andy Martino of SNY.tv reports.

Baty is one of the top hitting prospects in baseball and has scorched Triple-A pitching to the tune of a 1.386 OPS along with five homers in nine games in the International League. The 23-year-old won't be in the lineup for Sunday's finale against the Athletics but should see regular playing time going forward. His offensive upside makes him well worth an addition in the overwhelming majority of fantasy formats.

Baty could replace Eduardo Escobar as the Mets' starting third baseman very soon if the veteran doesn't emerge from his early-season slump, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.

After nearly winning a spot on the big-league roster this spring, Baty has kept the pressure on by going 12-for-31 (.387) to begin the year with four homers, 10 RBI and a 6:9 BB:K through eight games with Triple-A Syracuse. Escobar, meanwhile, is batting .103 (4-for-39) with a 2:11 BB:K and an average exit velocity in the fifth percentile. The Mets will give Escobar a little more time to turn things around at the plate, but if he doesn't begin producing soon, Baty is likely to get his chance.

Baty (thumb) is expected to return to Triple-A Syracuse's lineup Friday, Michael Mayer of MetsmerizedOnline.com reports.

Baty injured his right thumb on Tuesday, but all tests came back negative and he's considered day-to-day. The top prospect is off to a .400/.471/.867 start with two homers and two steals in his first four games with Syracuse this season. That, combined with Eduardo Escobar's slow start, could mean a quick promotion for Baty if he keeps it up.

Baty is day-to-day with right thumb inflammation after an MRI revealed no structural damage, Abbey Mastracco of the New York Daily News reports.

Baty left Tuesday's game for Triple-A Syracuse after injuring the thumb, and it was a concern for all involved that it was the same thumb that required surgery for a torn ligament back in September. The 23-year-old top prospect will likely sit for a day or two while recovering, but it does appear he's mercifully avoided a serious injury.

Baty is scheduled to undergo imaging tests Wednesday after injuring his right thumb in a game Tuesday at Triple-A Syracuse, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

It's ominous news given that the 23-year-old top prospect required surgery for a torn ligament in that same thumb last September. This latest issue is being called right thumb soreness for now, but the imaging scans will paint a fuller picture. Baty was challenging for starting third base duties this spring in Mets camp before Eduardo Escobar ultimately claimed the gig.

Baty went 4-for-5 with a walk, a stolen base, two home runs and five RBI for Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday.

The 23-year-old forced the Mets to make a tough decision at the end of spring training when they optioned him back to Triple-A, and it looks like Baty is going to keep the pressure on for a quick promotion. Eduardo Escobar has also gone 1-for-16 with seven strikeouts to begin the season at the starting third baseman on the big-league squad, and if he doesn't turn things around soon, New York may decide Baty gives them their best chance to win in 2023.

Baty was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse by the Mets on Saturday, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.

Baty more than held his own before the demotion with a .325/.460/.425 slash with a homer and two steals over 50 plate appearances. One of the top hitting prospects in the Mets' system, Baty will head to Triple-A to begin the season, but he has a real chance to help New York and fantasy players before 2023 comes to a close.

Baty has played well enough this spring at third base to give the Mets a tough decision to make between him and incumbent starter Eduardo Escobar, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.

Baty's thumped the ball all spring, batting .325 (13-for-40) with a homer and two steals, but the 23-year-old has struck out 14 times in 50 plate appearances, a sign he could potentially use more time at Triple-A. Escobar, on the other hand, hasn't been able to get going at the plate at all and is hitting just .133 (4-for-30) with one extra-base hit, a double. The veteran remains the likely Opening Day starter at the hot corner, but a slow start could prompt the Mets to make a quick switch and give Baty a chance to take the job, as there's little margin for error in what should be an ultra-competitive NL East.

Baty made a couple nice defensive plays in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros, Fiifi Frimpong of The New York Daily News reports.

The 23-year-old's defense at third base was a concern coming into camp, but Baty is putting in the work to convince the Mets he can handle a starting assignment. He's also been swinging a hot bat through the early part of the Grapefruit League schedule, going 9-for-19 with a double and a homer, and Baty still has a realistic shot at unseating Eduardo Escobar at the hot corner as soon as Opening Day.

Baty committed his second error of the spring in Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Marlins.

The 23-year-old came into camp with a real chance to win the starting third base job over veteran Eduardo Escobar, but erratic defense would likely give Baty a quick ticket back to Triple-A Syracuse to begin the season. His bat appears to be big-league ready though after he slashed .315/.410/.533 through 95 games between Double-A and Triple-A last year with 19 homers.

Baty went 2-for-2 with a walk and a two-run home run in Saturday's Grapefruit League contest against the Astros.

The Mets' top prospect has a legitimate chance to be the Opening Day third baseman with a strong camp, per MLB Pipeline. Eduardo Escobar offers a nice veteran fallback option for New York if Baty needs more seasoning at Triple-A, but the 23-year-old prospect is off to an excellent start to spring training.

Baty (thumb) is likely to begin the season at Triple-A Syracuse, Deesha Thosar of FOXSports.com reports.

The Mets' third base job opened back up when their deal with Carlos Correa fell through, but they're expected to turn back to Eduardo Escobar rather than hand the hot corner over to Baty. Escobar is slated to play for Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic, so Baty will have plenty of opportunities in camp to change the Mets' minds. The top prospect mostly struggled when pressed into duty with the big club last season, but Baty is surely the future at third base. Ideally, the Mets would probably like him to at least seize the job against righties at some point in 2023.

Baty will undergo surgery to repair a torn UCL in his right thumb Thursday and was placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to Aug. 29.

The 22-year-old sat out the past couple days after suffering the injury against the Rockies over the weekend, and he may now be sidelined for the rest of the regular season. A standard recovery timeline for this type of procedure is about five weeks, so if all goes well in his recovery Baty could be ready for game action early in the playoffs.

Baty (thumb) isn't in the lineup Wednesday against the Dodgers.

Baty was unavailable Tuesday due to a thumb injury, and he'll remain out of the lineup a day later. His availability off the bench isn't yet known, but Eduardo Escobar will start at the hot corner and bat eighth.

Baty was unavailable during Tuesday's loss to the Dodgers due to a thumb injury, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

The 22-year-old suffered the injury over the weekend against the Rockies and was held out of the lineup Tuesday, and he apparently wasn't available as a pinch hitter. Baty should be considered day-to-day heading into Wednesday's matchup with Los Angeles.

Baty is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Dodgers.

Baty has cobbled together a four-game hitting streak to bring his average (.184) closer to the Mendoza Line, but the lefty-hitting rookie could still find himself on the bench regularly against left-handers like the Dodgers' Andrew Heaney until he first proves he can master right-handed pitching. The switch-hitting Eduardo Escobar will spell Baty at third base.

Baty will hit the bench Saturday against the Rockies.

Eduardo Escobar returned from an oblique injury Saturday and will start at third base, but Baty hasn't been sent down to clear space, so he's presumably still part of the picture at the hot corner. He could lose at-bats going forward, however, as he's hit just .171/.237/.343 in his first 10 major-league games.

Baty went 1-for-4 with one homer, two RBI and one run scored in Wednesday's 9-7 victory over Atlanta.

In his first career at bat, Baty took Jake Odorizzi deep for his first career home run. Baty only played six games at Triple-A, but he mashed Double-A to the tune of a .312/.406/.544 slash, and Wednesday's home run show that the Mets may have been correct to think that he is ready for the big leagues. It was also encouraging that the former first round pick did not strike out in his debut as he owned a 25 percent strikeout rate at Double-A this year.

The Mets selected Baty's contract from Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday. He'll start at third base and bat eighth in his MLB debut Wednesday in Atlanta, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Expect the 22-year-old to get an extended look as the Mets' everyday third baseman while both Luis Guillorme (groin) and Eduardo Escobar (oblique) are on the shelf. The lefty-hitting Baty has only six games of experience above the Double-A level, but he shined across stops at the Mets' top two minor-league affiliates this season, slashing a collective .315/.410/.533 with a 24.8 percent strikeout rate and 11.6 percent walk rate. Baty could be an appealing speculative pickup in deeper mixed leagues for managers looking for an infusion of power from a corner-infield spot.

Baty joined the Mets on Wednesday and is expected to be formally called up from Triple-A Syracuse ahead of the team's game in Atlanta, SNY.tv reports.

With Eduardo Escobar (oblique) in line to join Luis Guillorme (groin) on the 10-day injured list, the 22-year-old Baty should immediately settle in as the Mets' everyday third baseman. Whether he retains the gig when Guillorme and Escobar are likely back to full health at some point in September will likely be determined by how well Baty performs over the next few weeks in his first taste of the big leagues. Baty showed an advanced approach at the plate between stops at Syracuse and Double-A Binghamton this season, slashing .315/.410/.533 while striking out at a 24.8 percent rate and walking at an 11.6 percent clip across 420 plate appearances.

The Mets plan to call up Baty from Triple-A Syracuse either Tuesday or Wednesday, Michael Mayer of MetsmerizedOnline.com reports.

The team has yet to confirm that Baty will join the team in advance of Tuesday's game in Atlanta, but he looks as though he'll get the call to the big leagues no later than Wednesday in the wake of top third baseman Luis Guillorme (groin) landing on the injured list Monday. Though Eduardo Escobar offers an experienced replacement option at the position, he's turned in a measly .653 OPS on the season, so the Mets likely believe that the 22-year-old Baty can provide an upgrade at the hot corner. The No. 12 overall pick of the 2019 first-year player draft, Baty has continued to rake at the Triple-A level since being promoted from Double-A Binghamton last week. Between his two minor-league stops this season, Baty has slashed .315/.410/.533 with 19 home runs.

The Mets promoted Baty from Double-A Binghamton to Triple-A Syracuse on Monday, Michael Mayer of MetsmerizedOnline.com reports.

In Syracuse, Baty will be joining two of the organization's other top position prospects in catcher Francisco Alvarez and outfielder Mark Vientos. The 22-year-old Baty earned the call to Triple-A after slashing .312/.406/.544 with 41 extra-base hits and an 11.9 percent walk rate across 394 plate appearances at Binghamton.

Baty launched two two-run home runs for Double-A Binghamton on Thursday before the game was suspended due to severe weather, Michael Avallone of MLB.com reports.

The game will be completed Friday afternoon, with the Rumble Ponies already ahead 10-1 in the top of the third inning thanks in large part to Baty's own thunder. He's been locked in a lot longer than that, however -- over his last 16 games heading into Thursday, the 22-year-old slashed .424/.506/.742 with five homers and 20 RBI. Baty has soared up prospect rankings thanks to a breakout campaign, and with third base being the one spot in the Mets' infield that doesn't seem set for 2023, a big-league debut next season seems entirely possible if he continues slugging in the high minors.

Baty has a 14-game hitting streak going for Double-A Binghamton and is now hitting .282/.37/.450 with seven home runs over 54 games this season.

We're still waiting for Baty to get at his considerable raw power more often in game action; he'll need it to succeed at the major-league level if he's going to keep striking out at a fairly high clip (28.1 percent this year). Nonetheless, the 22-year-old third baseman is making progress. The Mets have no need to rush him to the big leagues, so look for his development path to remain slow and steady.

Baty had his biggest game of the year for Double-A Binghamton on Wednesday, going 3-for-4 with two doubles, a homer, a walk, two RBI and three runs. He's now hitting .283/.372/.455 with two homers and 11 doubles across 27 games.

It's good to see Baty hit the ball over the fence, as his only other long ball came in Binghamton's season opener April 8. It's also good to see him go a game without striking out -- only the fifth time this season he's been able to do so. Despite that, Baty has a solid (if not spectacular) season line; he's hitting a bit better than he did in his first taste of Double-A last season. To punch his ticket to the big leagues, though, Baty's going to have to translate his tremendous raw power to game action far more often. That said, there's nothing wrong with his all-fields approach, and Baty is hitting far more line drives and fly balls than he did last year, which is promising.

Baty went 4-for-5 with a double, two home runs and four RBI for Double-A Binghamton on Thursday.

The 21-year-old took a couple weeks to find his footing following his promotion to Double-A, but through 10 games in August, Baty is slashing .378/.455/.676 with a 6:8 BB:K. The Mets' No. 3 fantasy prospect has seen some action in left field with the Rumble Ponies, in part because of the presence of fellow third baseman and No. 2 organizational prospect Mark Vientos on the Binghamton roster, but if he can keep his strikeouts in check and get to his power more often in games, Baty's bat will play anywhere.

Baty will be promoted to Double-A Binghamton after participating in the Futures Game on Sunday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

Baty has found success at the plate this season with High-A Brooklyn, slashing .309//397/.514 across 209 plate appearances. Baty will now join Binghampton, where he's likely to finish his campaign. If the infielder continues to progress as expected, he could become a candidate to be called up to the majors as soon as 2022.

Baty went 3-for-4 with a walk, a double, a home run, two runs scored and three RBI for High-A Brooklyn on Tuesday.

It was the first homer of the year for the Mets' No. 6 fantasy prospect. Baty has been posting strong numbers at the plate despite the lack of power though, slashing .343/.451/.478 through 19 games for the Cyclones with a 13:19 BB:K. The 12th overall pick in the 2019 draft, Baty could push for a promotion to Double-A over the summer if he keeps raking.

Baty went 4-for-5 with a double, four RBI and two runs Wednesday in High-A Brooklyn's 14-0 win over Hudson Valley.

Through 11 games at High-A, the 2019 first-round pick already has six multi-hit outings on his ledger. He's sitting on a .425 average for the season, but the 21-year-old hasn't tapped into much power yet. Baty is still searching for his first home run, and all but five of his 17 hits have been singles.