Mark Vientos, Brett Baty

Mark Vientos, Brett Baty adjusting to new reality that could shift them to first base
Mendoza cited Jared Young and non-roster invitee Joey Meneses as additional options at first base while the third base mix (if Vientos were to take over first base) could include Baty, Luisangel Acuña (whom the Mets have told to get reps at the position) and Ronny Mauricio.
Mets’ Mark Vientos, Brett Baty taking reps at first base amid Pete Alonso’s prolonged free agency
Mendoza mentioned Jared Young and Joey Meneses — both of whom the Mets signed to minor-league contracts this offseason — as options at first base. Young, 29, is on the 40-man roster but boasts only 62 career MLB at-bats. Meneses, 32, is a .231 hitter in 1,114 MLB at-bats.
Vientos, Baty ready to play first base ... just in case
The Mets' Pete Alonso contingency plans are clearly in motion, revolving around the familiar faces of Mark Vientos and Brett Baty. Baty and Vientos -- both natural third basemen -- have been taking reps at first to ready themselves in case Alonso doesn't return.
Steve Cohen, Mets looking at Mark Vientos and Brett Baty as first-base options
Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns said, "We also feel really good about the young players that are coming through our system that have the ability to play."
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Mets' Brett Baty: Could get another shot at starting
Baty is expected to compete for the Mets' third base job during spring training, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports. With Pete Alonso expected to move on and Mark Vientos shifting to first base,
Mets told Mark Vientos, Brett Baty to work out at first base in telling Pete Alonso sign
Both players still remain viable at third base, but that they were advised to begin a routine that included first base is an indicator of how the Mets plan to proceed.
Mets told Mark Vientos, Brett Baty to work on first base drills this offseason: report
The Mets are getting ready for a potential future without Pete Alonso, and have reportedly told Mark Vientos and Brett Baty to do first base drills this offseason just in case.
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Mets’ last resort first baseman preparing to take over starting job
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Mets projected lineup without Pete Alonso moves breakout star to first base
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