MARK VIENTOS NEWS

Not in lineup Friday Vientos isn't in the starting lineup Friday versus San Francisco.

Impact Vientos isn't starting for the first time in the campaign's second half. Since the All-Star break, he's logged starts at DH, third base and first base and has batted .238 over six games. With Vientos out of the lineup, Jeff McNeil is starting at designated hitter, while Ronny Mauricio is getting the nod at the hot corner.

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Drives in three in Friday's win Vientos went 2-for-5 with a double and three RBI in Friday's win over the Royals.

Impact With the Mets down 3-2 in the top of the eighth inning, Vientos stepped to the plate with the bases loaded and cleared them with a double to right-center field, putting New York into the lead for good. The 25-year-old has struggled to recapture his 2024 form, slashing a weak .217/.275/.350 through 64 games this season with six homers and 24 RBI, but Vientos has recorded multiple hits in two of the last three games and has a clear path to at-bats at DH in the short term due to both Jesse Winker (back) and Starling Marte (knee) currently being on the IL.

JULY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Drives in three in Friday's win Vientos went 2-for-5 with a double and three RBI in Friday's win over the Royals.

Impact With the Mets down 3-2 in the top of the eighth inning, Vientos stepped to the plate with the bases loaded and cleared them with a double to right-center field, putting New York into the lead for good. The 25-year-old has struggled to recapture his 2024 form, slashing a weak .217/.275/.350 through 64 games this season with six homers and 24 RBI, but Vientos has recorded multiple hits in two of the last three games and has a clear path to at-bats at DH in the short term with both Jesse Winker (back) and Starling Marte (knee) currently on the IL.

JULY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting again versus right-hander Vientos is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game in Baltimore.

Impact The Orioles are starting right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano, marking the fourth straight game in which Vientos is absent from the lineup while the Mets face a righty. He's gone just 2-for-27 with a 0:9 BB:K since coming off the injured list June 27 and looks to have moved into a short-side platoon role. Ronny Mauricio will start at third base and bat seventh Wednesday.

JULY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Game 2 Vientos is not in the Mets' starting lineup for the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Brewers.

Impact Vientos will take a seat after going 0-for-3 with two strikeouts in the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader. Francisco Lindor will serve as the designated hitter while Ronny Mauricio starts at shortstop.

JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Strikes out twice in return Vientos went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in Friday's loss to the Pirates.

Impact Activated from the IL earlier in the day and seeing his first big-league action since June 2, Vientos got the start at DH and hit sixth but couldn't make a contribution at the plate. The 25-year-old has had a tough year even aside from the hamstring strain that cost him nearly a month of action, slashing .225/.292/.372 through 54 contests with six homers and 21 RBI. If he continues to struggle to regain his 2024 form, the Mets could begin to phase Vientos out of the 3B/DH mix.

JUNE 28 • ROTOWIRE

Strikes out twice in return Vientos went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in Friday's loss to the Pirates.

Impact Activated from the IL earlier in the day and seeing his first big-league action since June 2, Vientos got the start at DH and hit sixth but couldn't make a contribution at the plate. The 25-year-old has had a tough year even aside from the hamstring strain that cost him nearly a month of action, slashing .225/.292/.372 through 54 contests with six homers and 21 RBI. If he continues to struggle to regain his 2024 form, the Mets could begin to phase Vientos out of the 3B/DH mix.

JUNE 28 • ROTOWIRE

Officially activated from IL The Mets activated Vientos (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list Friday.

Impact Vientos is in the lineup fro Friday's series opener in Pittsburgh, batting sixth against Pirates right-hander Mitch Keller. Vientos has been sidelined since June 2 and is slashing an underwhelming .230/.298/.380 on the season, with six home runs, 21 RBI and 22 runs scored across 208 plate appearances.

JUNE 27 • ROTOWIRE

Officially activated from IL The Mets activated Vientos (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list Friday.

Impact Vientos is in the lineup for Friday's series opener in Pittsburgh, batting sixth against Pirates right-hander Mitch Keller. Vientos has been sidelined since June 2 and is slashing an underwhelming .230/.298/.380 with six home runs, 21 RBI and 22 runs scored across 208 plate appearances this season.

JUNE 27 • ROTOWIRE

Returning Friday Vientos (hamstring) said Thursday that he will be reinstated from the injured list Friday for the start of the Mets' series against Pittsburgh, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Vientos rejoined the team in New York on Thursday after playing seven rehab games at Triple-A Syracuse, during which he went 5-for-28 with six RBI and four runs scored. He'll receive an extra day off to rest before rejoining the active roster, at which point he'll likely take over as the Mets' primary DH while making an occasional start in the infield.

JUNE 26 • ROTOWIRE

Could be activated Thursday Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said Wednesday that Vientos (hamstring) could be activated from the 10-day injured list Thursday, Jorge Castillo of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Vientos will rejoin the Mets on Thursday ahead of their series finale versus Atlanta. The team might activate him prior to the contest, or it could wait until Friday to activate Vientos after the infielder played rehab games with Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday and Wednesday. Vientos has been sidelined since early June with a right hamstring strain.

JUNE 25 • ROTOWIRE

Will play more rehab games Vientos (hamstring) will remain on his rehab assignment with Triple-A Syracuse through at least Wednesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact The Mets had left open the possibility of Vientos rejoining them for their four-game series against Atlanta that begins Monday, but it now appears likely that the earliest he will return is Friday in Pittsburgh for the start of a road trip. Vientos has missed most of June with a right hamstring strain and has gone 2-for-17 with a double and 3:0 K:BB in four rehab games with Syracuse.

JUNE 23 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing return Vientos (hamstring) will continue his rehab assignment this weekend and could return as soon as Monday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Vientos started a rehab assignment Tuesday but has appeared in just one game, going 0-for-4 with a pair of strikeouts. If all goes well this weekend, Vientos could be back for the start of a three-game set Monday against Atlanta.

JUNE 20 • ROTOWIRE

Rehab assignment on deck Vientos (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Syracuse early next week, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Vientos landed on the injured list June 3 with a right hamstring strain, but he's been progressing quicker than initially expected and is now close to returning to a competitive setting. The Mets haven't specified how long they plan on keeping the 25-year-old infielder in the minors, though a return to Queens before the end of the month seems likely.

JUNE 14 • ROTOWIRE

Starting assignment next week Vientos (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Syracuse early next week, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Vientos landed on the injured list June 3 with a right hamstring strain, but he's been progressing quicker than initially expected and is now close to returning to a competitive setting. The Mets haven't specified how long they plan on keeping the 25-year-old infielder in the minors, though a return to Queens before the end of the month seems likely.

JUNE 14 • ROTOWIRE

Doing baseball activities Vientos (hamstring) said Tuesday that he's back to jogging and hitting, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 25-year-old landed on the injured list last week with a low-grade hamstring strain and was initially expected to return to baseball work after 10-to-14 days, but it appears he's a bit ahead of schedule in his rehab work. Vientos could be looking at a shorter absence than first anticipated, though at this point he's without an official timeline for his return.

JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE

Diagnosed with low-grade strain Vientos was diagnosed with a low-grade strain in his right hamstring Wednesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Now that the team has determined the severity of Vientos' injury, the plan is for him to rest and receive treatment for 10-14 days before returning to baseball activities. The 25-year-old had been splitting reps between third base and designated hitter before getting injured, and his absence has allowed Jared Young and Ronny Mauricio to benefit the most from extra playing time.

JUNE 5 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to IL The Mets placed Vientos on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a right hamstring strain., Jorge Castillo of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Vientos injured his right hamstring in the top of the 10th inning during Monday's 4-3 victory over the Dodgers. He grounded out, but he was unable to make it out of the batters box and was seen grabbing his hamstring as he retreated the the dugout. With the 25-year-old heading to the injured list Tuesday, the Mets called up Ronny Mauricio from Triple-A Syracuse.

JUNE 3 • ROTOWIRE

Appears to hurt hamstring Vientos looked to injure his right hamstring during the 10th inning of Monday's game against the Dodgers, Abbey Mastracco of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact Vientos didn't make it far out of the batter's box on a groundout in the top half of the 10th, and he was seen grabbing his right hamstring as he walked gingerly to the dugout. He was manning the DH spot, so he didn't need to play the field in the bottom half of the inning, but it looked as though the Mets would've removed him if the game had continued beyond the 10th frame. Vientos is presumably headed for further testing to determine the extent of the injury.

JUNE 3 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers apparent hamstring injury Vientos appeared to sustain a right hamstring injury during the 10th inning of Monday's game against the Dodgers, Abbey Mastracco of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact Vientos didn't make it far out of the batter's box on a groundout in the top half of the 10th, and he was seen grabbing his right hamstring as he walked gingerly to the dugout. He didn't start but pinch hit for designated hitter Jared Young, so Vientos didn't need to play the field in the bottom half of the inning. Vientos is presumably headed for further testing as the Mets look to determine the extent of the injury.

JUNE 3 • ROTOWIRE

Playing time slipping Vientos is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Dodgers.

Impact Vientos might be slipping into a short-side platoon, as this is the second straight game and the fourth time over the last seven contests against a righty that he's been absent from the lineup. Jared Young is at designated hitter and Brett Baty is at third base for the Mets in Monday's series opener.

JUNE 2 • ROTOWIRE

Day off Saturday Vientos isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rockies.

Impact Vientos will take a seat Saturday after striking out in all three of his at-bats during Friday's series opener. His absence will allow Jared Young to serve as New York's DH and bat sixth.

MAY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Swats three-run homer Vientos went 1-for-5 with a three-run home run during Wednesday's 9-4 loss to the White Sox.

Impact Vientos took Sean Smith yard in the second inning, plating Brandon Nimmo and Brett Baty to get the Mets on the board. The long ball was Vientos' sixth of the campaign, and his second of May. Vientos is in the midst of a slump, as he's 5-for-28 with 11 strikeouts over his last 10 games.

MAY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Not included in starting nine Vientos is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the White Sox.

Impact Vientos was held out of the starting lineup Friday and Saturday due to abdominal soreness before returning Sunday. There has been nothing yet to suggest Monday's absence is directly related to the abdominal issue, though the team is likely being cautious coming off the injury. Recent call-up Jared Young is starting at DH with Brett Baty at third against right-hander Adrian Houser.

MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Sunday Vientos (abdomen) is starting at third base and batting second Sunday against the Dodgers.

Impact Vientos didn't start the first two games of the series due to abdominal soreness, but he'll rejoin the starting nine for Sunday's series finale versus Los Angeles. The 25-year-old has a .266/.324/.344 slash line with one homer, three RBI and seven runs through 20 games in May.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE