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Pops first homer Villar went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Cardinals.

Impact After going 0-for-3 as the third baseman in the matinee, Villar slid to shortstop for the nightcap to give Francisco Lindor a breather and launched his first homer of the year, a solo shot off Johan Oviedo in the fourth inning. Villar has moved into the starting lineup with both J.D. Davis (hand) and Luis Guillorme (oblique) sidelined, but the veteran infielder is still looking for his first stolen base of 2021 and is slashing only .235/.278/.392 with a 2:16 BB:K through 22 games.

MAY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mets beat Cardinals 7-2 for split after 4-1 loss in opener

Tomás Nido hit a two-run homer and Jonathan Villar added a solo shot and an RBI single, powering the New York Mets over the St. Louis Cardinals 7-2 for a doubleheader split

MAY 6, 2021 • Associated Press

Gets third straight start Villar will start at third base and bat seventh in the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Cardinals, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

Impact Villar will stick in the starting nine at the hot corner for the third game in a row. The Mets plan to have the 30-year-old fill a utility role when the squad is at full strength, but he looks like he'll be the primary option at third base while J.D. Davis (hand) and Luis Guillorme (oblique) are on the 10-day injured list. Villar has yet to get going at the plate while receiving spotty playing time up to this point in the season, compiling a .227/.277/.341 slash line with no home runs or stolen bases across his first 47 plate appearances with the Mets.

MAY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

New York Mets barely escape Sunday night thriller vs. Philadelphia Phillies

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MAY 3, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

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MAY 3, 2021 • Associated Press

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APRIL 29, 2021 • Associated Press

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APRIL 25, 2021 • Associated Press

Cubs beat Mets 4-3 on Heyward's single in 10th

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APRIL 23, 2021 • Associated Press

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APRIL 18, 2021 • Associated Press

Stroman pitches Mets past Phils 4-0 to sweep doubleheader

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APRIL 13, 2021 • Associated Press

Playing time to increase Villar will split time with Luis Guillrome at third base while J.D. Davis (hand) is on the injured list.

Impact The two won't be deployed in a strict platoon as Villar is a switch hitter, but Guillorme could see more playing time due to his superior defensive reputation. Villar also hasn't done much at the plate so far to push for a bigger role, going 3-for-14 (.214) with an 0:7 BB:K, although two of his hits have gone for extra bases (one double and one triple).

APRIL 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Home cooking: Mets win Citi opener vs Marlins on gift HBP

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APRIL 8, 2021 • Associated Press

Three hits in Wednesday's start Villar went 3-for-5 with a double, a triple and a run scored in Wednesday's 8-2 loss to the Phillies.

Impact Getting his first start of the season and hitting sixth while subbing in at second base for a resting Jeff McNeil, Villar had two of the Mets' three extra-base hits on the afternoon. The veteran infielder hasn't had much of a chance to make an impact for the Mets yet, but with J.D. Davis (wrist) currently sidelined, Villar's big performance might earn him more action in the short term.

APRIL 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bohm, Realmuto hit 3-run homers, Phillies beat Mets 8-2

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APRIL 7, 2021 • Associated Press

Gets first start of 2021 Villar (groin) will start at second base and bat sixth Wednesday in Philadelphia.

Impact Villar concluded spring training with a minor groin injury in tow, but the Mets didn't deem it serious enough to keep him off the 26-man Opening Day roster. After appearing as a substitute in the Mets' first two games, Villar will now get the chance to make his first start of 2021, filling in at the keystone for a resting Jeff McNeil.

APRIL 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes part in infield drills Mets manager Luis Rojas said Villar (groin) was able to field grounders at third base and shortstop during his workout Sunday, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports.

Impact Villar won't be ready to play in Monday's Grapefruit League finale against the Cardinals while he manages the groin injury, but Rojas said he expects the speedy veteran to avoid the injured list and break camp as a member of the 26-man roster. The groin injury could limit Villar's involvement in the run game early on during the season, but he'll likely see an overall decline in his opportunities in any case now that he's expected to settle into a utility role with the Mets rather than being a lineup regular.

MARCH 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with minor groin injury Mets manager Luis Rojas said Saturday that Villar is dealing with a minor groin injury, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Rojas didn't sound too concerned about Villar's injury, and there's a chance that the 29-year-old could return before spring training wraps up. Villar is expected to serve as utility depth for the Mets to begin the season, but it's not yet clear whether he'll be available in time for Opening Day.

MARCH 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Struggling at plate Villar has gone 4-for-29 (.138) this spring with one home run and a 2:13 BB:K.

Impact The veteran infielder is expected to fill a utility role this season for the Mets, but Villar posted a career-low .593 OPS in 2020 and hasn't done much to tease a turnaround in Grapefruit League play. It's also not clear where he might be able to get consistent playing time barring an injury to a starter, as even if J.D. Davis' glove becomes too much of an issue at third base, Luis Guillorme seems to be the preferred defensive replacement for manager Luis Rojas.

MARCH 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Indians minus Ramírez, Reyes after they break virus protocol

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MARCH 8, 2021 • Associated Press

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FEBRUARY 22, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

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FEBRUARY 16, 2021 • Associated Press

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OCTOBER 1, 2020 • Associated Press

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2020 • Associated Press

Jonathan Villar steals third | 09/27/2020 Jonathan Villar gets a great jump and steals third, and the call stands following a review in the 8th inning

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • MLB.COM

Biggio and Grichuk homer as Blue Jays beat Orioles 5-2

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • Associated Press

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