Brett Baty’s left knee injury sustained during Wednesday’s game in Miami appears to be minor, according to interim Mets manager Ady Green. Although Baty did not start in Friday’s opener of the Subway Series against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium, he was available off the bench if needed. The Mets ultimately lost the game 6-4, and Baty did not enter the contest.

Baty left the game on Wednesday with discomfort after running to first base. An MRI performed on Thursday revealed no structural damage to the knee. Green noted that Baty would have been rested from the starting lineup regardless, as the Yankees started left-hander Carlos Rodón on the mound.

Green also highlighted the significance of the matchup between the Mets and Yankees, marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. He praised Major League Baseball for scheduling the two teams on the same field to commemorate the occasion. Reflecting on the moment, Green shared that he was emotionally moved by watching part of a documentary earlier in the day, particularly by Mike Piazza’s iconic home run, which he said transcended sport and played a part in the nation’s healing process. Green recalled being a Class-A player in the Midwest League at the time, preparing for a playoff game when the attacks occurred. He described experiencing a profound shift in perspective that morning.

In other team news, the Mets’ rookie pitcher Nate Lavender saw his scoreless innings streak come to an end. Lavender had maintained 14 scoreless innings to start his major league career before allowing three earned runs in the ninth inning against the Miami Marlins on Wednesday. Green commented that he was somewhat relieved to see Lavender give up runs this season, implying it was part of a learning process for the young pitcher.