So when Christian Walker hit a foul ball that was ruled fair to right field Thursday afternoon in a Grapefruit League game, Holmes was happy to be able to finally work with a baserunner in a game. Had the ball been ruled foul,

The Mets would need to find room on the 40-man roster for Walton if they want to bring him north however, and if Brett Baty proves in camp that he can play an adequate shortstop, he might get the first chance to fill the team's open bench spot.

When asked whether Baty still needs to work on getting the ball in the air more, Mendoza said, "We know that the ground balls have been an issue for him, but we want him to be a h

The Mets posted video Thursday showing Soto standing next to a black Chevrolet Tahoe before giving the keys to Baty, the 25-year-old third baseman who wore No. 22 for New York in 169 games. Baty switched to No.

Juan Soto got his desired No. 22 jersey with the New York Mets after his record $765 million contract this offseason. Brett Baty, who wore that number the past three

After signing a 15-year, $765 million contract this offseason with the New York Mets, star outfielder Juan Soto had another number in mind. He wanted to keep wearing No. 22,

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

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — When Brett Baty stood at shortstop and fielded a bunch of ground balls, throwing some to first and flipping others to second, taking turns with Francisco Lindor during team defensive drills, the most remarkable part was how unremarkable it was. He looked totally normal.