Mets’ Mark Vientos returns to action after battling ankle issue
Mark Vientos was left out of the Mets’ lineup for the second straight game against his wishes. Still, Vientos became the team’s designated hitter in place of J.D. Martinez, who was forced to leave Tuesday night’s game against the Athletics after being hit in the left elbow. The third baseman missed Sunday’s brutal 12-1 loss […]
Mark Vientos continues to prove he belongs with another Mets blast
Mark Vientos has been nothing short of phenomenal over the past month. Whether it was hitting seven home runs in June or outplaying Brett Batey to prove he deserves to play third base, the 24-year-old continues to make strong showings that he is a player to have in the league. Vientos further made his case […]
Mets’ Mark Vientos credits Carlos Beltran after two-homer night
Mark Vientos has done everything the Mets asked of him since being recalled from Triple-A in mid-May. But there was an inevitable lull a week ago when manager Carlos Mendoza said the third baseman was chasing pitches and praised Vientos for quickly adapting to opposing pitchers’ adjustments. After hitting a home run in his final […]
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 […]