The New York Mets have done a great job over the past few days to improve their roster, and whether it’s in the farm system or on the big league team, it doesn’t sound like they’re done.
According to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com, Brett Baty is someone around the league who may be available on the trade market ahead of Opening Day.
“There has been some buzz about the Astros potentially making Isaac Paredes available, though it’s far from certain that he’ll be moved,” Feinsand wrote.
“Infielders Nico Hoerner, Brendan Donovan and Brett Baty may not fit the ‘impact bat’ definition, but all three could be moved prior to the season.”
Baty’s name being mentioned isn’t entirely surprising. Once viewed as a future piece, he’s struggled to find his spot at the big league level, and his role has become less clear in recent months.
With several infield options competing for playing time, the Mets could view Baty as a trade chip rather than someone they want to give daily at-bats to.
A move would allow the front office to address other areas of need, or perhaps put him in a bigger deal with additional prospects.
Trading him now could backfire, just as it can with any young player who was once viewed as a high-end prospect, but the Mets are built to win now and could use all the help they can get.
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