Entering Friday’s play, Brett Baty was, statistically, one of the Grapefruit League’s hottest players. That was convenient for Baty, considering he’s also one of the only players in Mets camp truly on the roster bubble.

However, Baty, now 25, did a lot of good things at the plate last spring and the spring before that when he posted an .885 OPS in 50 plate appearances. He came into spring training in 2024 ready to hit the ball in the air more often, and yet it still ended up on the ground often after the start of the regular season.

Luisangel Acuña exited Saturday’s game early after being hit by a pitch. Brett Baty seems like the only option now to win the Mets utility role.