By Adeniyi Precious 
Brett Baty’s situation with the Mets in 2025 is starting to feel a bit like Dominic Smith’s in 2019. The Mets are saying he’ll get a shot at playing both corner infield spots, but we know better than to take that at face value. Last year, the Mets had plans for Mark Vientos and DJ Stewart to split DH duties, and then J.D. Martinez came in and changed everything.
Baty’s got one last minor league option left, so if he doesn’t make an impact this year, he’s probably out. But the vibe’s familiar, especially with how upbeat he was on Amazin Day. It’s kind of like when Smith had a part-time role in 2019 after struggling for a couple of years. He played mostly left field but still managed to put up solid numbers. His breakout year came in 2020, but by 2021, his performance dropped, and he was let go.
For Baty, it’s a similar story—he’s got a limited role now, with Vientos taking over the future at third base. If Baty can embrace whatever role the team gives him, like Smith did, he might just prove he belongs, even if it’s just for a short time. We’ve seen it work before, and it’s the attitude that counts.