Mark Vientos’ improved plate discipline keeps paying off for Mets
WASHINGTON — Improving discipline at the plate was a big focus for Mark Vientos last offseason. Two weeks after being recalled from Triple-A Syracuse, the Mets third baseman seems to understand the situation. On Monday, he reached base four times and helped his team win 8-7 against the Nationals. Vientos was 2-for-3 with one home […]
Mark Vientos proving himself as Mets’ new third basemen
Maybe Mark Vientos will break out. Perhaps Vientos is staking his claim as the Mets’ bona fide third baseman. Perhaps Vientos is on track to realise his promising potential and the lofty expectations placed on him. Or maybe not. Mark Vientos erupts in celebration after hitting a solo home run during Saturday’s Mets-Diamondbacks game. Robert […]
Mets may soon have to make ‘tough’ Brett Baty-Mark Vientos decision
The Mets may be reaching a tipping point at third base. For roughly two weeks, they have used Mark Vientos and Brett Batty in a platoon that has given the club more attacking power but at the expense of defensive flexibility. The Mets didn’t have a true backup center fielder, so Francisco Lindor and Jeff […]
Mark Vientos responds to Mets chance with home run in strong outing
CLEVELAND — Mark Vientos got a chance Tuesday to prove he’s more than just a part-time hitter against left-handed pitchers. With Brett Batty struggling at the plate, manager Carlos Mendoza gave Vientos the starting role at third base. Mendoza cited the fact that Guardians starting pitcher Xavion Curry had a reverse split and was stronger […]
Mets hoping for Alec Bohm type breakthrough for Brett Baty, Mark Vientos
PHILADELPHIA — The Mets don’t have to look far to find hope with an unproven but talented third baseman. They may have just been peeking into their opponent’s hot corner for the past few days. Alec Bohm was the third overall pick in 2018. Alec Baum AP He quickly emerged as one of the most […]
Mark Vientos’ Mets arrival may turn into Brett Baty timeshare at third
PHILADELPHIA — The last time he was called up, Mark Vientos knew he couldn’t get too comfortable. With Starling Marte added to the bereavement list, Vientos was briefed at the end of April and was told that his stay would be short and that Marte was expected to return in a few days. Over the […]
Mark Vientos walks off Mets with homer in 11th for win over Cardinals
Mark Vientos thought the Mets’ best starting pitching performance of the season meant something Sunday. After starting on the bench, Vientos came on as a pinch hitter in the 9th inning and hit a walk-off home run in the 11th inning. The Mets won 4-2 at Citi Field, ending the Cardinals’ three-game losing streak. Mark […]
Mets send Mark Vientos to minors after J.D. Martinez signing
PORT STREET SEA — Mark Vientos has been stripped of the DH role in recent days and lost his spot on the roster on Sunday. Three days after agreeing to a $12 million, one-year contract with J.D. Martinez, the Mets offered Vientos to Triple-A Syracuse as an option to begin the season. Martinez would spend […]
Future role unclear for Mark Vientos after J.D. Martinez signing
PORT STREET LUCIE — Mark Vientos has had a clear path to significant playing time removed and will now await a verdict on his roster status. There’s still a good chance the 24-year-old Vientos will be on the Mets’ opening roster as the team waits for J.D. Martinez, but he’ll have to bat in extended […]
Mark Vientos showing signs of life at plate in bid for Mets role
PORT STREET LUCIE — Mark Vientos always knew his potential on the opposite field, but it rarely translated into hits during his first experience in MLB life. Three of his nine home runs last year went to right-center field. A few singles on the right. He has one home run inside the area in 2022. […]