If the Mets are going to improve their run prevention next season, they should start with third base.

Really, the issue of having a glut of infielders is more than just run prevention. It prevented the Mets from having a balanced roster and took defensive reps and at-bats away from players who aren’t developed enough to go without them.

It’s a good problem to have, but it’s one that has been coming for a few years when Brett Baty and Mark Vientos made the jump to the big leagues around the same time. Now, the Mets have to figure out what to do with Baty, Vientos, Ronny Mauricio, Luisangel Acuña and top infield prospect Jett Williams. With shortstop Francisco Lindor and second baseman Jeff McNeil still under contract next season, there are no easy answers.

Already, there is speculation t

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