MILWAUKEE — Brett Baty’s sore right thumb showed no structural damage, according to the Mets.
The rookie third baseman is day to day for Triple-A Syracuse after leaving Tuesday’s game with discomfort in the thumb.
Baty underwent imaging, which revealed inflammation, according to the club.
Last season, the 23-year-old Baty underwent surgery to repair a torn ligament in the same thumb.
Eyes will remain on Baty’s development as Eduardo Escobar is off to a slow start.
Baty pushed to win the starting third base job in spring training, but was optioned to Syracuse for additional repetitions.
He’s 6-for-15 with two home runs, five RBIs, two steals and five runs through four games for Syracuse.
Brett Baty left the Syracuse Mets’ game on Tuesday with a thumb injury. MiLB
The Mets said Wednesday that Brett Baty is day to day with right thumb inflammation. MiLBMeanwhile, Escobar is 2-for-20 with one walk in six games.
Luis Guillorme is starting at third base against the Brewers Wednesday afternoon for the second time in three days.
