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Mets Place Brett Baty on IL With Oblique Strain as Wild-Card Race Tightens

The move removes one of New York’s hottest second-half bats during a razor-thin NL wild-card race.

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
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Overview

  • Baty was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right oblique strain sustained Friday against the Marlins, ruling him out for the final two games.
  • Ronny Mauricio started at third base Saturday, with Mark Vientos and Luisangel Acuña among the contingency options; the club also recalled infielder Jared Young.
  • Before the injury, Baty had surged since Aug. 2 with a .313/.375/.504 line and hit a three-run homer Thursday in a key win over the Cubs.
  • New York is tied with the Reds for the final NL wild-card spot, and Cincinnati holds the tiebreaker, leaving the Mets needing wins and help.
  • Manager Carlos Mendoza recently criticized Vientos after a costly error against Chicago and turned to Baty at third, heightening scrutiny of late-season lineup choices.