NEW YORK — Mets infielder Brett Baty exited Sunday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays. In the moment, with the Mets trailing 6-0, it looked like Mets manager Carlos Mendoza was trying to spark something, pinch-hitting Ronny Mauricio in Baty’s place.

Mark Vientos’ return is looming. That will mean more competition for Brett Baty to remain a regular in the lineup. And an increased likelihood Ronny Mauricio is sent back down to the minors. Each homered and was a rare bright spot for the Mets in an otherwise dreary 8-4 loss to the Rays on Saturday afternoon at Citi Field.

Atlanta has never exactly been a place where the Mets have played their best baseball, and we’ll find out this week if last October’s dramatic finish to the regular season at Truist

After being swept for the first time in three games, the Mets will travel to Atlanta to face the Braves as they try to get back on track.

BOTTOM LINE: The New York Mets hit the road against the Atlanta Braves aiming to extend a three-game road winning streak. Atlanta has a 31-39 record overall and a 19-15 record in home games. The Braves have the eighth-ranked team on-base percentage in the NL at .318.

New York Mets' Jared Young (29) gets excited about his first home run of the season with Brett Baty (7) during the first inning against the Chicago White Sox, Tuesday, May 27, 2025, in New York. Baty scored on Young's home run. AP