By Dalton Allison
Following a productive trade deadline in which the Mets offloaded the likes of Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer, the Mets now have a minor league system that is bursting at the seams with talent. Despite this failed season, their ascension to the 11th spot in MLB.com’s latest farm system rankings should have Mets fans excited for the upcoming seasons. A lot of the top talent is primed to make their debut in the near future, meaning there will be a ton of competition at the top level. This competition will in the end benefit the fans and the team, but some players will be impacted and ultimately lose out on a roster spot.
Of everyone who is in danger of losing their spot on the roster, perhaps no one is more in danger than Brett Baty. Baty entered this season with the keys to third base, but his lack of performance and injuries has opened the door for other candidates to take the job from him. Perhaps the biggest indicator of Baty’s job being in danger is Ronny Mauricio earning the start at third base on Friday, despite having only 17 innings under his professional belt at the position. Yes, Baty was out due to a groin strain and did collect two hits on Wednesday, but it is telling that Mauricio is getting looks at a position he has hardly gotten his feet wet in.
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