Baty starts at SS for first time as Mets expand his defensive role
The Mets deployed Brett Baty at shortstop for the first time in his MLB career, signaling a push to increase his positional flexibility.
Brett Baty, primarily a third baseman, made his first career MLB start at shortstop for the New York Mets. The move reflects the organization's interest in expanding Baty's defensive versatility. Playing multiple positions could increase Baty's lineup utility and affect how the Mets construct their daily lineups going forward.
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