Aug 31, 2021; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets shortstop Javier Baez (23) catches a fly ball hit by Miami Marlins first baseman Lewin Diaz (not pictured) during the first inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports
We knew there would be some major changes to the New York Mets lineup when Javier Baez arrived to the club and everyone else got healthy. What I’m not sure we anticipated was how it would affect three players.
Baez was a good match for the Mets because he helped to fill the absence of Francisco Lindor at shortstop.