Mets’ Brett Baty Suffers Devastating Injury, Season Likely Over
Mets’ Brett Baty Suffers Devastating Injury, Season Likely Over
The New York Mets suffered a devastating blow as third baseman Brett Baty sustained a significant injury that could sideline him for the remainder of the season.
Baty, 24, was forced to leave Thursday night’s game against the Atlanta Braves after an awkward landing while attempting to make a diving stop on a hard-hit grounder down the third-base line. The young star immediately clutched his leg in pain and had to be helped off the field by trainers.
Early reports indicate that Baty may have suffered a serious knee injury, though the team has yet to confirm the full extent of the damage. An MRI is scheduled for Friday morning, but sources close to the situation fear that the injury could require season-ending surgery.
“This is tough,” said Mets manager Carlos Mendoza, visibly shaken during the postgame press conference. “Brett has worked so hard this season, and to see him go down like that, it hurts. We’re hoping for the best, but it doesn’t look good.”
Baty, a key piece in the Mets’ infield, was enjoying a breakout season, batting .275 with 12 home runs and 45 RBIs. His development had been a bright spot in an otherwise inconsistent year for the Mets, making this injury even more painful for the team and its fans.
If Baty is indeed out for the season, the Mets will have to scramble for solutions at third base, with Mark Vientos and possibly a trade acquisition stepping into the role.
For now, the Mets and their fans can only wait and hope for a miracle.
