Imagine this: you’re just starting out in your career, full of nerves, excitement, and big dreams. Now, picture this: you land a spot with one of the finest franchises in the league. Sounds unreal, right? But for 25-year-old Mets phenom Brett Baty, it’s not a fantasy—it’s his real-life baseball fairytale. After inking a $774,000 one-year deal with the Mets during the offseason, Baty had a bit of a shaky start. But here’s where it gets interesting—the Mets’ clubhouse never gave up on him. They backed him, believed in him, and let him breathe through the pressure. And boy, has he paid it back in style!

Baty played his latest game against the Rockies on Saturday and proved that he is en route to becoming a dangerous hitter in the MLB world. One of the finest examples of this came when he hit Antonio Senzatela and lofted it to left-center field. Rockies center fielder Brenton Doyle’s attempt to stop the ball was in vain, and it eventually hit the top of the padding, allowing Baty to clear the bases with a triple and put the Mets ahead 3-1. But his aggression was not just limited to the field. 

Soon after the game, Baty took part in an on-field interaction and discussed a wide range of topics, including his admiration for Kodai Senga and the stunning form that the franchise is currently in. But what caught everyone’s attention was the subtle warning he sent to the rivals. “I’m just happy. We’re winning ball games, I think, Mark said it best the other day. He said if this is us playing bad and we’re still winning all these games, then we’re going to be pretty scary when we’re all clicking,” Baty added.

Notably, his statements come at a time when the Mets are gearing up to face the National League West-leading Dodgers, starting Monday, June 2. And interestingly, his statements cannot be ignored. 

But that wasn’t all he said about the Mets. When asked how he felt about his base-clearing hit, Baty made his true feelings known. “I honestly thought I hit it pretty good. So I was hoping it was going to get over him. Anyway, I didn’t know he made a bad read. But yeah, I mean getting the third there and clearing out the basis was awesome for the team,” he said.

The Mets have yet to show their best performance, but they have already won 36 of the 58 games they have played so far. They have also maintained their position at the top of the NL East table, and the 8-2 win over the Rockies is a clear example of their dominance, and hence, Baty’s remarks cannot be dismissed.

And guess what? To make the rotation even stronger, the franchise is adding a veteran who has been away from the MLB for almost 10 months now.

Carlos Mendoza drops huge update on Mets’ 31-year-old veteran

The Mets never fail to surprise, and the latest announcement by manager Carlos Mendoza is a perfect example of the same. In a surprising move, the franchise has decided to add Paul Blackburn, the 31-year-old MLB veteran, to the roster. Remember, Blackburn has not pitched in the Major League since August last year, so his return is quite significant. However, this is not the most surprising part of the story yet. 

Blackburn’s return will come in the series against the Dodgers. Talk about trial by fire! However, Mendoza seems quite confident and is not worried about the abilities of the veteran pitcher. When asked whether he was nervous about Blackburn’s return, Mendoza stated, “You know, he knows what it takes. This is not a situation where you’re calling up a rookie or a guy that’s been up and down. He’s been in this league for quite a bit now and has had some success. You know, he knows what’s at stake.” Well, Mets fans can only hope for the best. 

Unlike many rotation arms, Blackburn has shown he can adapt to different roles when the situation calls for it. Though most of his career appearances have come as a starter, he’s been called upon out of the bullpen on occasion, including a memorable five-inning relief outing back in 2019. That flexibility is valuable for a Mets team that could face roster crunches as other starters return from injury.

As the season unfolds, it will be interesting to see how such calls and the aggression shown by players like Brett Baty help the Mets. Can they achieve some huge milestone? Well, that remains to be seen.