The Mets optioned fellow infielder Brett Baty to Triple-A Syracuse in a corresponding move despite the 6-foot-3-inch, 210-pounder recording a .993 OPS in his last eight games. He also hit a two-run homer in his most recent appearance, which was a 4-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday.

With Jeff McNeil and Francisco Alvarez expected to return Friday, the New York Mets will have to make a decision on young infielder Brett Baty.