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Mets Place Brett Baty on 10-Day IL With Oblique Strain in Tight Wild-Card Race

The move sidelines one of New York’s hottest bats with the Reds owning the tiebreaker for the final NL wild card.

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New York Mets' Brett Baty rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Sep 25, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; New York Mets third base Brett Baty (7) scores against the Chicago Cubs during the sixth inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
Sep 7, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; New York Mets third baseman Brett Baty (7) runs the bases after hitting a solo home run in the third inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Baty was diagnosed with a right oblique strain after feeling a tweak on a first-inning swing and worsening pain on a throw during Friday’s loss in Miami.
  • An MRI is scheduled in the coming days to determine the severity and whether an October return is possible.
  • Ronny Mauricio started at third base on Saturday, and the Mets recalled infielder Jared Young from Triple-A Syracuse to fill the roster spot.
  • The 25-year-old had surged since Aug. 2 with a .313/.375/.504 line and hit a three-run homer Thursday against the Cubs, posting an overall .748 OPS with 18 home runs.
  • New York is 82-78 and tied with Cincinnati for the final NL wild-card berth, but the Reds hold the season-series tiebreaker, leaving the Mets needing two wins and at least one Reds loss.