6:04 PM - Brett Baty (NYM) president of baseball operations David Stearns said Monday that Baty could be used in a utility role next season, Abbey Mastracco of the New York Daily News reports.

3:42 PM - Brett Baty (NYM) president of baseball operations David Stearns on Tuesday didn't rule out the possibility of Baty being tried in the outfield next season, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

9:56 AM - Brett Baty (NYM) is with the Mets in Milwaukee as part of their taxi squad, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

5:04 PM - Brett Baty (NYM) (finger) is back in the lineup at Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday as their designated hitter, Michael Mayer of MetsmerizedOnline.com reports.

6:04 PM - Brett Baty (NYM) was diagnosed with a fractured left index finger Sunday and is expected to be sidelined 4-to-6 weeks.

10:18 AM - Brett Baty (NYM) might see action at second base with Triple-A Syracuse, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.

9:03 AM - Brett Baty (NYM) Mets returned Baty to Triple-A Syracuse on Monday.

9:05 AM - Brett Baty (NYM) Mets recalled Baty from Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

9:24 AM - Brett Baty (NYM) will be recalled from Triple-A Syracuse to serve as the 27th man during this weekend's series in London versus the Phillies, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

10:40 AM - Brett Baty (NYM) Mets are expected to option Baty to Triple-A Syracuse, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

2:10 PM - Brett Baty (NYM) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Dodgers.

7:19 AM - Brett Baty (NYM) went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Saturday's 7-2 extra-inning loss to the Giants.

10:11 AM - Brett Baty (NYM) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Guardians, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

2:53 PM - Brett Baty (NYM) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's contest in Cleveland.

10:32 AM - Brett Baty (NYM) went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in Monday's loss to the Guardians, and he's at risk of losing his starting job at third base to Mark Vientos, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.

1:26 PM - Brett Baty (NYM) isn't in the Mets' lineup Saturday versus the Marlins.

2:34 PM - Brett Baty (NYM) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies.

2:31 PM - Brett Baty (NYM) is not in the lineup for Monday's game versus the Cubs.

12:58 PM - Brett Baty (NYM) (hamstring) is starting at third base and batting fifth in Sunday's series finale against the Dodgers.

2:47 PM - Brett Baty (NYM) (hamstring) is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Dodgers, but he said that he believes he can be available off the bench, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

7:52 PM - Brett Baty (NYM) (hamstring) is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Dodgers.

11:13 AM - Brett Baty (NYM) (hamstring) said Wednesday that he's "very optimistic" about avoiding the injured list, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

10:36 AM - Brett Baty (NYM) (hamstring) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

12:22 PM - Brett Baty (NYM) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals.

11:16 AM - Brett Baty (NYM) went 2-for-4 with a double, a run scored and two RBI in Friday's win over the Royals.

11:27 AM - Brett Baty (NYM) went 3-for-5 with a run scored in Monday's win over Atlanta.

12:19 PM - Brett Baty (NYM) went 1-for-6 with three walks, a run scored and an RBI across both games of Thursday's doubleheader split with the Tigers.

10:33 AM - Brett Baty (NYM) isn't in the Mets' lineup Saturday against Milwaukee.

10:51 AM - Brett Baty (NYM) was informed Sunday he made the Mets' Opening Day roster, and he could begin the season as the club's everyday third baseman since Mark Vientos was optioned, Abbey Mastracco of the New York Daily News reports.

10:22 AM - Brett Baty (NYM) may open the season in a reduced role after the Mets agreed to a contract with J.D. Martinez on Thursday, which was reported by Jon Heyman of the New York Post.

8:47 AM - Brett Baty (NYM) (back) will start at third base and bat cleanup in Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals.

6:32 PM - Brett Baty (NYM) was scratched from the Mets' lineup ahead of Wednesday's spring training game versus Houston due to minor back tightness, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

10:37 AM - Brett Baty (NYM) went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Marlins.

12:39 PM - Brett Baty (NYM) spent the offseason studying video and working to get his top hand stronger through his swing, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.

3:18 PM - Brett Baty (NYM) (groin) is back in the lineup Wednesday at Miami.

3:12 PM - Brett Baty (NYM) (groin) remains out of the lineup Tuesday at Miami.

3:33 PM - Brett Baty (NYM) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Marlins.

12:41 PM - Brett Baty (NYM) (groin) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds.

5:19 PM - Brett Baty (NYM) (groin) remains on the bench Saturday against Cincinnati.

3:12 PM - Brett Baty (NYM) (groin) isn't in the Mets' lineup Friday against the Reds, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

2:42 PM - Brett Baty (NYM) was diagnosed Thursday with a mild left groin strain and is considered day-to-day, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

1:20 PM - Brett Baty (NYM) is not in the lineup Thursday versus Arizona as he undergoes imaging scans on his left groin, Abbey Mastracco of the New York Daily News reports.

3:08 PM - Brett Baty (NYM) isn't in the Mets' lineup Saturday against the Mariners.

3:19 PM - Brett Baty (NYM) was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse on Friday.

3:49 PM - Brett Baty (NYM) will be called up from Triple-A Syracuse on Friday when major-league rosters expand, Michael Mayer of MetsmerizedOnline.com reports.

4:20 PM - Brett Baty (NYM) was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse on Monday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

3:12 PM - Brett Baty (NYM) is not in Saturday's lineup against the Nationals.

3:20 PM - Brett Baty (NYM) is not in the lineup Wednesday versus the Yankees.

10:11 AM - Brett Baty (NYM) went 1-for-3 with a home run, two runs scored and two RBI in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the White Sox.

6:53 PM - Brett Baty (NYM) (hamstring) is starting at third base and batting eighth Saturday against the Padres, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

5:50 PM - Brett Baty (NYM) (hamstring) is not in the starting lineup Friday versus the Padres.

7:43 PM - Brett Baty (NYM) isn't in the Mets' lineup Thursday against Arizona due to hamstring soreness, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

6:45 PM - Brett Baty (NYM) is not in the lineup Thursday against the Diamondbacks.

10:48 AM - Brett Baty (NYM) went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Thursday's loss to the Brewers.

12:40 PM - Brett Baty (NYM) isn't starting Saturday against Philadelphia, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

4:38 PM - Brett Baty (NYM) is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Astros.

11:53 AM - Brett Baty (NYM) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

4:25 PM - Brett Baty (NYM) is not in the starting lineup Friday against the Pirates.

12:34 PM - Brett Baty (NYM) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays.

3:16 PM - Brett Baty (NYM) is absent from the lineup Tuesday versus the Phillies.

12:29 PM - Brett Baty (NYM) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies.

9:47 AM - Brett Baty (NYM) could shift to left field on occasion as the Mets try to find ways to get Mark Vientos into the lineup, Will Sammon and Tim Britton of The Athletic report.

3:25 PM - Brett Baty (NYM) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Rays.

7:15 AM - Brett Baty (NYM) went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Tuesday's loss to the Rays.

12:43 PM - Brett Baty (NYM) is out of the lineup for Monday's game versus the Nationals.

3:38 PM - Brett Baty (NYM) is absent from the Mets' lineup for Friday's game against the Nationals, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

10:58 AM - Brett Baty (NYM) is not in the lineup Thursday against the Tigers.

3:34 AM - Brett Baty (NYM) went 3-for-9 with a solo home run, a double and an additional run scored across both games of Monday's twin bill versus Atlanta.

3:16 PM - Brett Baty (NYM) is starting at third base and batting eighth Friday versus Atlanta.

2:40 PM - Brett Baty (NYM) is starting at third base Thursday against the Nationals.

2:24 PM - Brett Baty (NYM) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals.

6:04 PM - Brett Baty (NYM) isn't starting Thursday against the Giants.

6:42 PM - Brett Baty (NYM) is not in the Mets' lineup Tuesday against the Dodgers.

1:01 PM - Brett Baty (NYM) went 1-for-4 with an RBI in Monday's 8-6 win against the Dodgers.

7:16 PM - Brett Baty (NYM) Mets recalled Baty from Triple-A Syracuse on Monday and will hit eighth while playing third base against the Dodgers, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

1:16 PM - Brett Baty (NYM) is being recalled from Triple-A Syracuse by the Mets on Sunday, Andy Martino of SNY.tv reports.

11:35 AM - Brett Baty (NYM) could replace Eduardo Escobar as the Mets' starting third baseman very soon if the veteran doesn't emerge from his early-season slump, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.

1:36 PM - Brett Baty (NYM) is expected to return to Triple-A Syracuse's lineup Friday after he was diagnosed with right thumb inflammation following an MRI, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

11:42 AM - Brett Baty (NYM) is day-to-day with right thumb inflammation after an MRI revealed no structural damage, Abbey Mastracco of the New York Daily News reports.

5:29 PM - Brett Baty (NYM) is scheduled to undergo imaging tests Wednesday after injuring his right thumb in a game Tuesday with Triple-A Syracuse, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

1:37 PM - Brett Baty (NYM) went 4-for-5 with a walk, a stolen base, two home runs and five RBI for Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday.

12:53 PM - Brett Baty (NYM) has played well enough this spring at third base to give the Mets a tough decision to make between him and incumbent starter Eduardo Escobar, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.

10:38 AM - Brett Baty (NYM) made a couple nice defensive plays in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros, Fiifi Frimpong of The New York Daily News reports.

9:45 AM - Brett Baty (NYM) committed his second error of the spring in Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Marlins.

3:37 PM - Brett Baty (NYM) went 2-for-2 with a walk and a two-run home run in Saturday's Grapefruit League contest against the Astros.

2:33 PM - Brett Baty (NYM) (thumb) is likely to begin the season at Triple-A Syracuse, Deesha Thosar of FOXSports.com reports.