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Mets Rumors: No. 2 Prospect Brett Baty Called Up, Will Join Team for Braves Series

The New York Mets have called up third baseman Brett Baty, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan.

The 22-year-old is expected to join the team during the ongoing four-game series against the Atlanta Braves.

Baty is considered the Mets' No. 2 prospect and the 18th-best prospect in the minors, according to MLB.com. He hit .312 with a .406 on-base percentage and 19 home runs in Double-A this season and was off to a strong start after his recent promotion to Triple-A, posting a .364 average in six games.

This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.