Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns said Monday that Baty could be used in a utility role next season, Abbey Mastracco of the New York Daily News reports.

Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns on Tuesday didn't rule out the possibility of Baty being tried in the outfield next season, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

Baty is with the Mets in Milwaukee as part of their taxi squad, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

Baty (finger) is back in the lineup at Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday as their designated hitter, Michael Mayer of MetsmerizedOnline.com reports.

Baty was diagnosed with a fractured left index finger Sunday and is expected to be sidelined 4-to-6 weeks.

Baty might see action at second base with Triple-A Syracuse, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.

The Mets returned Baty to Triple-A Syracuse on Monday.

The Mets recalled Baty from Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

Baty will be recalled from Triple-A Syracuse to serve as the 27th man during this weekend's series in London versus the Phillies, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

The Mets are expected to option Baty to Triple-A Syracuse, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.