"Baty was scratched from the Mets' lineup before Sunday's series finale against the Giants after suffering the injury the night before while sliding head-first into second base on a double."
"A potentially alarming issue was avoided altogether when it was Baty's left thumb that was jammed and not the surgically repaired right thumb that needed fixing when he tore his UCL in 2022."
"Baty will continue to wear many different hats this season with the Mets after Bo Bichette's arrival usurped him from his starting third-base job."
"Baty would be an important piece should Soto miss more time. Rookie right fielder Carson Benge could shift to Soto's spot in left field, and Baty could take over in right for the time being."
Brett Baty is anticipated to be back in the Mets lineup for the series opener against the Diamondbacks after jamming his left thumb. He was scratched from the lineup due to the injury sustained while sliding into second base. Manager Carlos Mendoza indicated that the injury is not serious and should only keep Baty out for a day or two. Baty's left thumb injury is less concerning as it is not the surgically repaired right thumb. He will continue to play various positions this season.
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