Mark Vientos, who hit a walk-off homer for the Mets against the St. Louis Cardinals two days ago, has been optioned back to Triple-A Syracuse. The move was made to clear room on the 26-man roster for Starling Marte, who was activated from the bereavement list.
Vientos expressed understanding about the move and acknowledged that it was likely temporary to make room for Marte. He recognized the challenges of setbacks but emphasized the importance of seizing opportunities and working hard to make the most of them.
Despite having a chance at the Mets’ DH job, Vientos is now in a difficult position due to the team’s existing lineup and his defensive limitations at third base. With DJ Stewart and J.D. Martinez currently on the roster, Vientos might not have a clear role at the moment. The team’s only backup middle infielder is Joey Wendle, making any potential swap of Wendle for Vientos unlikely. If the Mets decide to part ways with Wendle in the future, they will likely replace him with another player capable of playing shortstop and second base.
Vientos has been performing well in Triple-A for the past two seasons, showcasing his hitting abilities with strong OPS numbers. If Brett Baty struggles at