Are the ONCE ’Baby Mets’ Part of the New CORE? | Baty, Alvarez, and Vientos Set For a PIVOTAL Year

New York Mets enter a defining season as Mark Vientos, Brett Baty, and Francisco Alvarez get their shot to become the next Mets core.  

With Pete Alonso, Brandon Nimmo, and Jeff McNeil gone, host Ryan Finkelstein examines whether these former top prospects can stabilize the lineup or if 2026 marks their last ride in Queens.  

Are Vientos’ power bat, Baty's rising versatility, and Alvarez’s defensive prowess enough to anchor the new era behind stars Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto?

Key talking points include ZiPS projections for Vientos, Baty, and Alvarez, the power void left by recent trades, and the challenge of converting prospect promise into consistent big league production.  

Finkelstein explores lineup possibilities, long-term team control, and which player could emerge as an everyday fixture for the Mets.  

With new faces and high expectations, can these young hitters help shape a legitimate contender at Citi Field?

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