PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — He did it again. He hit consistently, pummeling balls to all fields. He made plays defensively, too, occasionally some dazzling ones. For another spring training, Brett Baty looked capable of helping the New York Mets. Is this the year he breaks through?

Acuna and Senger are in purgatory right now. They are the last players in camp competing for openings at their positions, but the Mets aren’t ready to give them anything. They have to wait to see if the Mets bring in a last-minute replacement.

The path to Brett Baty and Luisangel Acuña beginning the season with the Mets is now clear, as part of Saturday’s roster cuts.