With Nick Madrigal (shoulder) set to open the season on the 60-day IL, Donnie Walton has a real shot at making the Mets' Opening Day roster, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Fantasy Impact

The Mets are in need of a backup shortstop behind Francisco Lindor, and Walton stands out as the best defensive candidate in camp. The 30-year-old has limited major league experience, posting a .532 OPS over 205 plate appearances between the Mariners and Giants, but his .303/.377/.438 slash line at Triple-A Sacramento last season suggests some offensive upside. The Mets would need to clear a 40-man roster spot to add Walton, and if Brett Baty proves capable of handling shortstop, he could be an alternative for the bench role.

The Mets have signed Donovan Walton to a minor-league deal with an invite to spring training.

Fantasy Impact

Walton tallied three hits in 22 at-bats with the Giants over nine games last season. He will provide the Mets with an infield depth option heading into the 2025 season.

Donovan Walton is out of the starting lineup for the Giants Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

Walton will head to the bench for the series finale with the Royals. Brett Wisely will start at second base and bat ninth.

Donovan Walton went 1-for-4 with a grand slam in Sunday's 5-1 win over the Marlins.

Fantasy Impact

After driving home three runs on Saturday, Walton followed up with his first career grand slam on Sunday. The infielder is not a fantasy option, but San Francisco is getting some value out of him as the regular starters remain banged up.

Donovan Walton went 1-for-4 with a bases-clearing, three-RBI double in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Marlins.

Fantasy Impact

Walton's extra-base hit in the fourth supplied the majority of San Francisco's offense on Saturday. The 28-year-old has tallied a hit in four of his last five games, but he is far from a fantasy option in any leagues.