When the New York Mets lost 10-3 on Wednesday night against the Chicago Cubs, Mark Vientos was the starting third baseman and he made an error during the game that made fans upset. Manager Carlos Mendoza called him out after the loss that he needs to make the routine play.
Well, the Mets made a lineup change on Thursday against Chicago and inserted Brett Baty at third base against a left-handed pitcher. Baty had a web gem play in the third inning and also hit a three-run homer in the fourth inning. His play led the Mets to an 8-5 win over the Cubs. With the win, they stay ahead of the Cincinnati Reds for the final wild card spot in the National League.
New York Mets Fans Want Brett Baty to Stay as the Third Baseman Moving Forward
A lot of fans don't like Mendoza switching up third baseman on a game-to-game basis. They believe that Baty has to be the third baseman for the final three games of the season against the Miami Marlins and potentially the playoffs if they get there.
Brett Baty showed out on BOTH sides last night — clutch at the plate and smooth in the field. He’s proven it… he needs to be the Mets’ EVERYDAY 3B. No more excuses. #LGM pic.twitter.com/NCVgvFqbEk
— MetCast (@MetCastPod) September 26, 2025
Play Brett Baty everyday — he is the future third baseman of the New York Mets.
— Dan Bartels (@DanBartels2) September 26, 2025
PLAY BRETT BATY EVERYDAY DONT PLAY WITH ME
— dianna (@runwildkian) September 26, 2025
In 129 games this season for the Mets, he has a .255 batting average with 18 home runs and 50 RBIs, along with eight stolen bases. His on-base percentage is .314. The 25-year-old is having a breakout year for this team, and he has to be the third baseman for the rest of the year and for the foreseeable future.
Vientos should be in the lineup as a designated hitter only. He is not the fielder that Baty is. The biggest question for the Mets this offseason is what should they do with Ronny Mauricio? They could worry about that later, but Baty cannot have another off day this season.
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