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.

It was his second consecutive night with a home run and came after Carlos Mendoza said he won’t force Baty into the lineup, even as he tries to get the infielder playing time following his recent call-up from Triple-A Syracuse due to Jesse Winker’s stint on the injured list.

It was another great day at the plate for New York Mets third baseman Brett Baty. Despite the Mets coming up short against the Chicago Cubs on Saturday, losing 6-5, Baty once again proved that he belongs in the major leagues.