{"id":75180,"date":"2024-05-31T12:43:39","date_gmt":"2024-05-31T16:43:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/?p=75180"},"modified":"2024-05-31T12:43:39","modified_gmt":"2024-05-31T16:43:39","slug":"new-york-mets-option-christian-scott-brett-baty","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2024\/05\/31\/new-york-mets-option-christian-scott-brett-baty\/","title":{"rendered":"New York Mets Reshuffle Roster"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The New York Mets made a flurry of roster moves on Friday. First, <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/JeffPassan\/status\/1796550548277370937\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jeff Passan of ESPN<\/a> reported that the Mets will option pitcher <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/s\/scottch01.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Christian Scott<\/a> and third baseman <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/b\/batybr01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=www.mlbtraderumors.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-05-31_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brett Baty<\/a> to Triple-A. Then, <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/martinonyc\/status\/1796552751029027123\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Andy Martino of SNY<\/a> reported that New York is designating\u00a0catcher <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/n\/narvaom01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=www.mlbtraderumors.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-05-31_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Omar Narv\u00e1ez<\/a> for assignment.<\/p>\n<p>Replacing Narv\u00e1ez is catcher <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/t\/torrelu01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=www.mlbtraderumors.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-05-31_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Luis Torrens<\/a>, who the Mets acquired in a trade with the New York Yankees, per <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/DanielAlvarezEE\/status\/1796551465265480078\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Daniel Alvarez Montes of El Extra Base<\/a>. The Mets also recalled\u00a0pitcher <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/n\/nunezde01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=www.mlbtraderumors.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-05-31_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dedniel N\u00fa\u00f1ez<\/a> and selected the contract of infielder <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/i\/iglesjo01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=www.mlbtraderumors.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-05-31_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jose Iglesias<\/a> from Triple-A Syracuse.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Roster moves for the Mets today:<\/p>\n<p>IN:<br \/>Jos\u00e9 Iglesias (purchased contract)<br \/>Luis Torrens (trade from Yankees)<br \/>Dedniel N\u00fa\u00f1ez (recalled)<\/p>\n<p>OUT:<br \/>Christian Scott (optioned to Triple-A)<br \/>Brett Baty (optioned to Triple-A)<br \/>Omar Narv\u00e1ez (designated for assignment) <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/PATEzmualM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/PATEzmualM<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SNY_Mets\/status\/1796556212395471151?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">May 31, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>New York Mets Reshuffle Roster on Friday<\/h2>\n<h3>Mets Option Christian Scott and Brett Baty<\/h3>\n<p>The Mets will option Scott and Baty for two different reasons. Scott receives a demotion mainly due to New York&#8217;s weird upcoming schedule. In his article, Passan explained that the Mets have extra off days coming up due to the team&#8217;s trip to London next weekend. Sending Scott to the minors can keep him on schedule, which thus helps maintain his season-long workload goals.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">News: The New York Mets are sending right-hander Christian Scott and third baseman Brett Baty to Triple-A, sources tell ESPN. Further details on the latest moves in a chaotic week for the team, free and unlocked at ESPN: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/4w6vy8mMSY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/4w6vy8mMSY<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JeffPassan\/status\/1796550548277370937?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">May 31, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Despite the demotion, Scott is expected to return to the majors soon, as he should. In a rough May for the Mets, Scott represented a bright spot. In five starts, the 24-year-old tossed 27 2\/3 innings with 25 strikeouts, six walks, and a 3.90 ERA.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, Baty will be optioned largely due to his underperformance. While he got off to a strong start, the third baseman quickly struggled again. In 49 games, Baty has hit .225\/.304\/.325 with four homers.<\/p>\n<p>New York expected the former first-round pick to serve as an impact bat in the middle of the order. However, despite plenty of minor league success, that has not been the case in the majors.<\/p>\n<p>Also, fellow third baseman <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/v\/vientma01.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mark Vientos<\/a>\u00a0continued to slug in Triple-A this year. Plus, he has done nothing but hit since being recalled. In a small sample, Vientos is hitting .295\/.354\/.591 with three homers in 48 plate appearances.<\/p>\n<p>For the past week or so, the Mets have rostered both Baty and Vientos at the expense of a backup middle infielder. President of baseball operations David Stearns repeatedly called the situation unsustainable and said a resolution would be made soon. The Mets fixed that situation today with the option of Baty.<\/p>\n<h3>Mets Select Jose Iglesias<\/h3>\n<p>The Mets signed Iglesias to a minor league deal this winter for depth. Some thought he would make the Opening Day roster after a solid spring, but the veteran opened the season in Triple-A. To his credit, he earned this promotion by hitting .273\/.309\/.442 with seven homers in 165 at-bats.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Syracuse Mets infielder Jos\u00e9 Iglesias with his 6th home run of the season. <\/p>\n<p>This one went 427 feet. <\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/6uuYePzB1M\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/6uuYePzB1M<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Mike Mayer (@mikemayer22) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/mikemayer22\/status\/1788720062368538904?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">May 9, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Since <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/l\/lindofr01.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Francisco Lindor<\/a> plays everyday at shortstop, Iglesias will mainly see time backing up <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/m\/mcneije01.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jeff McNeil<\/a> at second and as a defensive replacement at third for Vientos. The 34-year-old has multiple solid MLB seasons under his belt and could provide decent value in this role.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s likely too early to think about the trade deadline in July. That said, it&#8217;s fair to say that Iglesias will have two months to prove he belongs in the majors. If he does this, it&#8217;s conceivable to think that multiple contenders could pursue him as depth at the deadline.<\/p>\n<p>At 34, Iglesias is not part of New York&#8217;s long-term plan. If Mets fans want to dream of things going their way, they should hope Iglesias performs well, gets traded in July, then replaced by a prospect like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=acuna-003jos#\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Luisangel Acu\u00f1a<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Mets Cut Omar Narv\u00e1ez And Trade For Luis Torrens<\/h3>\n<p>Narv\u00e1ez entered this season as the veteran backup behind promising youngster <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/a\/alvarfr01.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Francisco Alvarez<\/a>. Despite struggling with injuries and performance last season, many naturally expected Narv\u00e1ez to receive most of the playing time when Alvarez <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2024\/04\/20\/mets-star-catcher-il\/\" target=\"_self\">underwent surgery<\/a> in April.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Omar Narvaez as a Met (-1.8 WAR\/650)<\/p>\n<p>Offense<br \/>215 PA<br \/>.192\/.254\/.259<br \/>9 XBH<br \/>2 HR<br \/>12 RBI<br \/>46 OPS+<br \/>47 wRC+<\/p>\n<p>Defense<br \/>538.2 innings<br \/>-3.3 Framing Runs\/100 pitches<br \/>-0.9 Blocking Runs\/100 pitches<br \/>-2.8 Throwing Runs\/100 pitches<br \/>-1.4 Defensive Runs\/1,250 innings<\/p>\n<p>Another astute addition by\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/vivcaSnsNz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/vivcaSnsNz<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Carson (@MWCarse) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MWCarse\/status\/1796572700917252461?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">May 31, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>However, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/n\/nidoto01.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tom\u00e1s Nido<\/a>, a player outrighted off the roster a year ago, quickly became the clear starter in Alvarez&#8217;s absence. It&#8217;s fair to say that this was a good representation of how the Mets viewed Narv\u00e1ez, and his designation for assignment cements that.<\/p>\n<p>In 28 games, the veteran hit just .154\/.191\/.185 with underwhelming defense. Alvarez recently began a rehab assignment and should return soon. So, it&#8217;s interested that the Mets chose to cut Narv\u00e1ez now instead of in a few days when Alvarez returns.<\/p>\n<p>In the meantime, New York will turn to a former promising prospect in Torrens. The veteran is considered a solid defender with good offensive hard-hit rates. That said, he is a career .227\/.289\/.354 hitter with a high ground ball rate in 807 plate appearances.<\/p>\n<p>While he has hit well in 111 Triple-A at-bats this year (.279 with five homers), it&#8217;s doubtful that the Mets are expecting much from him. The most likely scenario is that Torrens and Nido compete over the next several days to earn the backup role when Alvarez returns.<\/p>\n<h3>Mets Promote Dedniel N\u00fa\u00f1ez<\/h3>\n<p>N\u00fa\u00f1ez, 28 in a few days, has been an intriguing arm in the Mets system for a while. However, injuries have seriously hindered his career and development. Fortunately for him, he&#8217;s finally healthy and pitching well.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"cy\" dir=\"ltr\">Dedniel N\u00fa\u00f1ez strikes out a pair in a 1-2-3 7th \ud83d\udd25 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/AvC9jz9GGI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/AvC9jz9GGI<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; SNY (@SNYtv) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SNYtv\/status\/1777872461284938103?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">April 10, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The Mets have called N\u00fa\u00f1ez up a couple times already this season when the team desperately needed a fresh arm. To his credit, N\u00fa\u00f1ez has done nothing but impress. In 8 1\/3 innings over five games, the righty posted a 3.24 ERA (122 ERA+) with 13 strikeouts and three walks.<\/p>\n<p>He has pitched just as well in Triple-A this year. Based on his performance and the timing of the call-up, it seems that the Mets are finally giving N\u00fa\u00f1ez a chance to stick in the majors. With <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2024\/05\/21\/mets-reliever-surgery-raley\/\" target=\"_self\">injuries to multiple<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2024\/05\/29\/mets-edwin-diaz-injured-list\/\" target=\"_self\">key relievers,<\/a> New York is wise to give the righty with a lively arm and intriguing stuff a chance to prove himself.<\/p>\n<p>Main Photo Credits: <em>Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The New York Mets made a flurry of roster moves on Friday. First, Jeff Passan of ESPN reported that the Mets will option pitcher Christian Scott and third baseman Brett Baty to Triple-A. Then, Andy Martino of SNY reported that New York is designating\u00a0catcher Omar Narv\u00e1ez for assignment. Replacing Narv\u00e1ez is catcher Luis Torrens, who [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4683,"featured_media":75207,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","sfio_featured_image":false,"sfio_embed_code":"","_ef_editorial_meta_date_first-draft-date":"","_ef_editorial_meta_paragraph_assignment":"","_ef_editorial_meta_checkbox_needs-photo":"","_ef_editorial_meta_number_word-count":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[22,1071,35],"tags":[2690,28476,543,5134,3236],"class_list":["post-75180","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mets","category-mlb","category-news","tag-brett-baty","tag-christian-scott","tag-jose-iglesias","tag-luis-torrens","tag-omar-narvaez"],"modified_by":"Evan Mazza, Site Editor","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/75180","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4683"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=75180"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/75180\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/75207"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=75180"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=75180"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=75180"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}