Luisangel Acuña exited Saturday’s game early after being hit by a pitch. Brett Baty seems like the only option now to win the Mets utility role.

After another strong day in spring training, Brett Baty is continuing to show he belongs on the Mets' Opening Day roster.

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Don’t look now, but Brett Baty is putting together another strong performance during spring training again. The New York Mets’ third baseman — once a top prospect at the hot corner who would hold the position down for years — has been unable to make hot stretches in the minors and during the exhibition