4 players the Brewers can still acquire to upgrade the infield for 2025

Mets 3B Brett Baty

It's clear the New York Mets have found an everyday player in Mark Vientos, who just so happens to play the same position as another highly touted former prospect in Brett Baty. That means Baty is a change of scenery candidate looking for a spot he can earn a starting job long-term, because it won't be at third base in New York. That is, unless Pete Alonso leaves.

The trade market for Brett Baty probably won't crystallize until Pete Alonso signs. If Alonso returns to the Mets, Vientos is locked in at third base, pushing Baty out of a potential job. If Alonso leaves New York, then Vientos can be moved to first base and Baty can take the everyday job at third. Should Alonso go back to Queens, the Brewers should immediately call their former GM in David Stearns and try to figure out a deal for Baty.

Baty has not had great big league numbers so far in his career, debuting in 2022. In just over 500 MLB at-bats, Baty has a .215/.282/.325 slash line with 15 homers and an OPS+ of 70. While not ideal, Baty has put up fantastic numbers in the minor leagues and a change of scenery would likely do him wonders.

Baty still has five seasons of team control remaining with just over one year of MLB service time. That's the kind of long-term team control the Brewers tend to prioritize with their additions and could make him an ideal fit in Milwaukee.

Just 25 years old, Baty fits the youth that the Brewers have on their roster. While not a stolen base threat like most of the young Brewers, Baty provides power from the hot corner and would allow Ortiz to completely shift over to shortstop.

While long term control over a former highly touted prospect usually comes at a high cost, Baty's value is at a low point and if the Brewers believe they can unlock his offensive potential, they could make a swing for him.