Brett Baty is back with the Mets after Jesse Winker's trip to the injured list, which opens up some interesting possibilities to get him playing time.

Brett Baty returned from Triple-A on Monday as the roster sub for Jesse Winker, who will miss the next six to eight weeks with an oblique strain.

With designated hitter Jesse Winker dealing with a right oblique strain, infielder Brett Baty rejoined the New York Mets from Triple A, the team announced Monday. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza told reporters in Arizona that Winker would be sidelined for 6 to 8 weeks.