June 10, 2024
ANALYSISThe Mets have struggled to get production from the keystone all season, with
Jeff McNeil slumping to a career-worst .624 OPS.
Jose Iglesias has filled in admirably against left-handed pitching of late, but the 34-year-old isn't a long-term solution. Baty could get a chance to fill that hole later in the year, especially if McNeil gets traded, but first he'll need to get himself straightened out at the plate -- Baty lost the starting job at third base due to a .229/.306/.327 slash line through 50 big-league games.