Despite Brett Baty’s impressive two-home-run performance, the New York Mets couldn’t overcome the Chicago Cubs, falling 6-5 on Saturday night. The narrow defeat highlights the challenges the Mets face even amid standout individual efforts.

With Jeff McNeil sidelined by injury, Brett Baty stepped in as the Mets’ starting second baseman. Now, the team may be questioning if he’s the right fit as they consider their options for the 2025 season.