Mets in Trade Talks Over Key Third Basemen as Bo Bichette Takes Field Position Shift
The New York Mets are engaged in trade talks with the Pittsburgh Pirates over two emerging players, Brett Baty and Mark Vientos, who occupy the third base rotation alongside Fransico Lindor. The switch comes after signing shortstop Bo Bichette to play an unfamiliar position - third base.
Bichette's defensive limitations at shortstop make it essential for him to contribute from a different defensive spot, with second baseman Marcus Seimien already assuming that role. Now, the Mets must decide how Baty and Vientos, both 26 years old, will be utilized.
As highly-rated prospects, Baty and Vientos have immense value due to their youth and untapped potential. FanGraphs has ranked them among the top prospects in the system, with Baty as the second-best prospect at one point and Vientos as the sixth prospect. Both players have shown significant growth, contributing 2.3 fWAR for Baty in 2025 and 2.9 fWAR in 2024 for Vientos.
The Mets' decision to trade these key infielders could benefit the Pittsburgh Pirates, who are facing an infield roster crunch. The Pirates will likely seek a high return on their investment, given the promising prospects involved. However, this deal may prove challenging for the Mets, as Baty and Vientos hold significant value due to their youth and untapped potential.
The situation has raised questions about the future of these players in New York. Will they be traded to bolster the Pirates' infield, or will the Mets find a way to retain them? As trade talks continue, one thing is certain - the Mets are looking to address their third base needs, and Brett Baty and Mark Vientos could play a significant role in determining their future.
The New York Mets are engaged in trade talks with the Pittsburgh Pirates over two emerging players, Brett Baty and Mark Vientos, who occupy the third base rotation alongside Fransico Lindor. The switch comes after signing shortstop Bo Bichette to play an unfamiliar position - third base.
Bichette's defensive limitations at shortstop make it essential for him to contribute from a different defensive spot, with second baseman Marcus Seimien already assuming that role. Now, the Mets must decide how Baty and Vientos, both 26 years old, will be utilized.
As highly-rated prospects, Baty and Vientos have immense value due to their youth and untapped potential. FanGraphs has ranked them among the top prospects in the system, with Baty as the second-best prospect at one point and Vientos as the sixth prospect. Both players have shown significant growth, contributing 2.3 fWAR for Baty in 2025 and 2.9 fWAR in 2024 for Vientos.
The Mets' decision to trade these key infielders could benefit the Pittsburgh Pirates, who are facing an infield roster crunch. The Pirates will likely seek a high return on their investment, given the promising prospects involved. However, this deal may prove challenging for the Mets, as Baty and Vientos hold significant value due to their youth and untapped potential.
The situation has raised questions about the future of these players in New York. Will they be traded to bolster the Pirates' infield, or will the Mets find a way to retain them? As trade talks continue, one thing is certain - the Mets are looking to address their third base needs, and Brett Baty and Mark Vientos could play a significant role in determining their future.
. The Mets are trying to solve their third base problem by trading away two promising young players? It's not exactly the most solid move if you ask me... 
I mean, have they tried playing Bo Bichette at shortstop for years and he still hasn't proven himself worthy of it? Meanwhile, Baty and Vientos are getting rave reviews as prospects. This trade might be a bit too hasty. Let's see how things pan out 
I'm kinda surprised that the Mets would be trading away two top prospects like Baty & Vientos, even if they're playing 3B instead of SS for Bo Bichette 
... I mean, have the Mets ever been known to do a good deal? 
They've had some major trades where it just didn't work out for them, like that time they traded Jacob deGrom 
. So yeah, this trade could go either way - hoping the Met fans get some valuable assets 
. On one hand, the Pirates could use some of that talent to fix their own infield issues 
. But on the other hand, the Mets are basically giving away pieces of their future for a player who's only just started playing 3rd base 
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anyway back to this trade talk thing... i feel bad for bo bichette, he's trying his best but third base is a tough spot to handle, especially if you're not used to it 
. the pirates sound like they need those players tho, an infield crunch is no joke 
. I mean, Bo Bichette's gonna have to adapt to playing 3B and I'm not sure how that's gonna work out for him 
. It's like they're putting all their eggs in one basket and hoping Brett Baty and Mark Vientos can make up for Bichette's limitations 
. I guess only time will tell if this trade is gonna be a win-win or a lose-lose 
. First, Bo Bichette is suddenly shifting to third base, now the Mets are trying to trade away Baty and Vientos... can't they just stick with one plan? 
And what's up with this "infield roster crunch" thing - teams always have these issues and it never seems like a good enough reason to get rid of talented players. I mean, I guess the Pirates might see some value in Baty and Vientos, but come on Mets, can't you just hold onto them? 
They're so young and talented! I can see why they'd want to trade them, but I think it would be a huge loss for the Mets if they go. Bichette's gotta contribute in some way, though... maybe this is an opportunity for him to prove himself in third base? 
, been ranked top prospects in system for ages! and now bo bichette's gotta switch up his game cuz he cant handle 3rd base defense 
but if they get these 2 players, they'll be like the real MVPs 
! Mets r tryna make a deal, but its gonna b hard cuz baty & vientos hold so much value 
. fingers crossed they keep dem or trade dem to pirates tho 
! There's this one brewery near me that makes an amazing IPA... anyway, back to the Mets, I think it's cool they're talking about these young players, Brett Baty and Mark Vientos. They remind me of when I first started playing baseball in Little League - all that potential and energy! 
Do you think it's weird how baseball teams always talk about "untapped potential" like we're some kind of human beings or something? 
. I think it's cool that Bichette is taking on the third base role, but it's gonna be tough for him too, especially with Marcus Seimien already handling second base 
️. Maybe the Mets can find some creative way to keep them both in the lineup? 
... what if the Mets get stuck with nothing in return? It's like they're just giving up all their future without getting anything concrete 
Still holding out hope they don't sacrifice too much value in the process