For the first time in a while, third base feels settled in Queens. The New York Mets spent 2025 watching Brett Baty turn consistency into credibility, anchoring the lineup and calming the infield. His growth was evident in every strong throw across the diamond and every timely swing—the signs of a player who’s found his major league footing.
By season’s end, the question wasn’t whether Baty belonged—it was how soon the Mets would make it official. His improvement on both sides of the ball made third base look stable, even sustainable, for 2026. That reliability at the hot corner now gives the Mets freedom to focus their winter resources elsewhere, confident that one position no longer needs fixing.