Baty gets 1st MLB start at shortstop with Mets’ eye on defensive versatility

WASHINGTON — In their penultimate game on Saturday, the Mets ran with an unorthodox defensive alignment, starting Brett Baty at shortstop for the first time in his career. The idea was to give Baty, who began the day with four career innings at short (all late in games this season) a chance to become acclimated in the event that he’s needed there next season. Baty, who has played six defensive positions in his career, has spent much of this year rotating among first base, second base, third base and right field. Shortstop, which he played on a part-time basis in…