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Jun 28 2025Vientos went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in Friday's loss to the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 27 2025The Mets activated Vientos (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 26 2025Vientos (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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 25 2025Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said that Vientos (hamstring) could be activated from the 10-day injured list Thursday, Jorge Castillo of ESPN.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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 reinstate 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.
Jun 23 2025Vientos (hamstring) will remain on his rehab assignment with Triple-A Syracuse through at least Wednesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 20 2025Vientos (hamstring) will continue his rehab assignment this weekend and could return as soon as Monday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 14 2025Vientos (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Syracuse early next week, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 10 2025Vientos (hamstring) said Tuesday that he's back to jogging and hitting, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 4 2025Vientos was diagnosed with a low-grade strain in his right hamstring Wednesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 3 2025The Mets placed Vientos on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a right hamstring strain, Jorge Castillo of ESPN.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vientos injured his right hamstring in the top of the 10th inning during Monday's 4-3 victory over the Dodgers. He grounded out, and he was unable to make it out of the batter's box and was seen grabbing his hamstring as he retreated to the dugout. With the 25-year-old heading to the injured list Tuesday, the Mets called up Ronny Mauricio from Triple-A Syracuse.
Jun 2 2025Vientos 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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
May 31 2025Vientos isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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 28 2025Vientos went 1-for-5 with a three-run home run during Wednesday's 9-4 loss to the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vientos took Shane 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 still in the midst of a slump, as he's 5-for-28 with 11 strikeouts over his last 10 games.
May 26 2025Vientos is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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 25 2025Vientos (abdomen) will start at third base and bat second Sunday against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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. The 25-year-old has a .266/.324/.344 slash line with one home run, three RBI and seven runs through 20 games in May.
May 24 2025Vientos (abdomen) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game versus the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Abdominal soreness prevented Vientos from getting into Friday's contest, and he'll sit out again Saturday while he continues to recover. Brett Baty will start at third base in his absence, and Jared Young will serve as the DH.
May 23 2025Vientos was scratched from the lineup ahead of Friday's game against the Dodgers due to abdominal soreness, Andrew Tredinnick of The Bergen Record reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Mets are labelling Vientos' removal from the lineup as precautionary, so while he won't play Friday, he doesn't seem to be dealing with anything serious. Brett Baty will shift over to third base while Vientos sits, and Luisangel Acuna will fill in at the keystone and bat eighth.
May 12 2025Vientos went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Sunday's win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Getting the start at third base against Matthew Boyd, Vientos took the southpaw deep for a solo shot in the sixth inning. Brett Baty has started the last three games at the hot corner against right-handed pitching, but Vientos should see more action at DH in those matchups if he keeps hitting. Since returning from a minor groin injury April 22, the 25-year-old is slashing .313/.366/.500 over his last 17 games with three of his five homers and 11 of his 17 RBI on the year.
May 9 2025Vientos is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vientos is sitting for the second straight game. With Vientos on the bench, Brett Baty is making the start at third base and batting sixth against Cubs right-hander Jameson Taillon. Vientos is slashing .220/.301/.370 with four home runs, 15 RBI, 16 runs scored and a 15:30 BB:K on the season.
May 7 2025Vientos is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game in Arizona. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vientos appears to be getting a routine day off after starting in the last three contests and 13 of the past 14 tilts. Brett Baty will handle third base and bat sixth for the Mets on Wednesday.
May 4 2025Vientos is not in the lineup for Game 1 of Sunday's doubleheader against the Cardinals, Tim Healey of Newsday reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vientos started the previous 10 games at the hot corner and will sit for Sunday's matinee after posting an .814 OPS during that span. Luisangel Acuna will receive a look at third base while Jeff McNeil mans the keystone and Jose Azocar starts in center field.
May 1 2025Vientos went 1-for-4 with a walk and a solo home run in Wednesday's loss to the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The third baseman took Corbin Burnes deep in the third inning. Vientos caught fire in the second half of April -- all four of his homers on the season have come in his last 11 games, a stretch in which he's slashing .310/.362/.667 with nine runs and 11 RBI.
Apr 21 2025Vientos (groin) remains out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Phillies, Tim Healey of Newsday reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vientos was forced to leave Saturday's game against the Cardinals and will miss a second straight start, though he did take ground balls Monday and is scheduled to hit later in the afternoon, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. With Vientos still idle, Brett Baty will make the start at third base and bat eighth against Aaron Nola.
Apr 19 2025Vientos (groin) told reporters after Saturday's 3-0 win over the Cardinals that he will be out of the lineup for Sunday's series finale, Abbey Mastracco of the New York Daily News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vientos was replaced by Brett Baty in the fifth inning with groin discomfort, and the former believed that was due to cramping from dehydration. Vientos didn't seem too concerned about the injury, but he would be sent for imaging if he's still sore in the morning. Baty figures to draw the start at third base in Vientos' absence.
Apr 17 2025Vientos went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's win over the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was a much-needed first homer of the year for Vientos, who took Cardinals right-hander Andre Pallante yard to open the scoring Thursday in the second inning. Vientos is slashing a dismal .152/.253/.258 with four doubles, five RBI and six runs scored through 66 at-bats (18 games), but fantasy managers should try to stay patient with the slugging corner infielder. As long as Vientos is hitting in the heart of New York's star-studded lineup, he should see plenty of RBI opportunities going forward.
Apr 16 2025Vientos is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vientos will get his first day off of the season after struggling to a .145/.254/.210 batting line while failing to hit a home run through 71 plate appearances. Brett Baty will get the nod at third base Wednesday, but he's mustered a lowly .361 OPS so far this season and likely doesn't present a major threat to Vientos' standing atop the depth chart.
Apr 12 2025Vientos went 0-for-4 with a walk and a strikeout in Friday's win over the A's. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After a breakout 2024, Vientos has stumbled out of the gates this season with a .109/.241/.152 slash line, zero homers and only one RBI through his first 54 plate appearances. The 25-year-old is showing signs of finding his timing at the plate, however -- he's reached base nine times in the last six games with six walks and three hits, although all three knocks have been singles.
Mar 10 2025Vientos went 1-for-2 with a walk and a two-run home run in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After Francisco Lindor reached on an error to lead off the bottom of the first inning for the Mets, Vientos crushed a Jake Irvin pitch over the fence in left-center field. It was the third baseman's first long ball of the spring, and Vientos has had a solid camp so far, batting .273 (6-for-22) with a 1:3 BB:K in eight appearances. After a breakout 2024, New York is counting on the 25-year-old to handle a spot in the heart of the batting order this season.
Feb 6 2025Vientos is slated to remain at third base for the Mets following their re-signing of Pete Alonso, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vientos was set to shift to first base when it looked like Alonso was headed elsewhere, but he'll now get to stick at the hot corner. The 25-year-old appears set to bat cleanup behind Francisco Lindor, Juan Soto and Alonso, setting him up for plenty of RBI opportunities.
Jan 17 2025The Mets' current plan is to have Vientos be their first baseman this season, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: That's assuming Pete Alonso isn't re-signed, which is now the expectation. Vientos had a breakout season offensively in 2024, slashing .266/.322/.516 with 27 home runs over 111 regular-season contests for the Mets before adding another five long balls and a .998 OPS in the playoffs. The 25-year-old earned minus-6 Outs Above Average at third base, so a move to the cold corner isn't a surprise. Brett Baty, Ronny Mauricio (knee) and Luisangel Acuna are in line to compete for the third base job.
Dec 9 2024Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns said Monday that the team views Vientos as its third baseman right now, Abbey Mastracco of the New York Daily News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: "Right now" is key, of course, as the Mets seem virtually certain to acquire a corner infielder and that will help determine whether Vientos plays the hot or cold corner. Regardless of the position he plays, Vientos is going to occupy a spot in the middle of the Mets' lineup, perhaps batting third after Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto.
Sep 30 2024Vientos is absent from the lineup for the second game of Monday's doubleheader against Atlanta, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vientos will get a breather for the second game after the Mets wrapped up a playoff spot with their win in the first contest. Jose Iglesias will shift over to third base while Eddy Alvarez gets a start at second base.
Sep 25 2024Vientos went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 5-1 loss to Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 24-year-old spoiled Spencer Schwellenbach's shutout bid in the seventh inning when he drove the first pitch he saw the other way for a 346-foot homer. Vientos has had an up-and-down September, but he's racked up seven hits in the last six games, including a double and two long balls, despite striking out 11 times in 25 plate appearances. He's overall had a successful first extended look at big-league pitching, posting a .270/.328/.523 slash line with 26 home runs and 68 RBI in 107 contests this season, but the Mets may need a little more from him if they're going to hang onto a wild-card spot.
Sep 6 2024Vientos went 3-for-5 with two home runs, four RBI and an additional run scored in Friday's 6-4 win against Cincinnati. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Mets' third baseman opened the game's scoring when he laced a 368-foot, two-run homer off opener Fernando Cruz in the first inning. Vientos then capped the game's scoring when he cracked a walk-off, 401-foot, two-run blast in the 10th. The 24-year-old has been a significant source of power this season, as he's now slashing .289/.342/.563 with 24 homers, 62 RBI and 50 runs scored across 368 plate appearances in 91 games. Vientos now has multiple hits in four of his past five games.
Sep 2 2024Vientos isn't in the Mets' lineup for Monday's game versus the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going 5-for-14 with an RBI during New York's last series against the White Sox, Vientos will get a chance to rest during Monday's series opener. Jose Iglesias will start at the hot corner instead and bat fifth.
Aug 29 2024Vientos isn't in the Mets' lineup for Thursday's game against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vientos will get a chance to rest Thursday after slashing .256/.273/.442 with two homers and seven RBI over his last 10 games. Jose Iglesias will take his place at the hot corner and bat seventh.
Aug 26 2024Vientos went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's loss to the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vientos took Jason Adam deep to center in the seventh inning for one of two extra-base hits the Mets had all afternoon. It's the third time in his last five games with multiple hits and he's now tied for fourth among all third basemen with 21 homers despite having just 332 plate appearances. Vientos has seen himself batting from the two-hole the last 10 games, and while he owns a .977 OPS over that span, he's also striking out 44.9 percent of the time compared to 24.7 percent before the lineup change. The 24-year-old is enjoying a breakout campaign, slashing .277/.334/.551 with 41 extra-base hits, 55 RBI, 44 runs and a 25:92 BB:K.
Aug 23 2024Vientos went 2-for-5 with a double and three RBI in Thursday's win over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vientos doubled home the Mets' first run of the game in the opening frame and later added a two-run single in the top of the ninth to extend his team's lead to four runs. It marked the second consecutive multi-hit effort for the third baseman and the fourth in his last eight games. Vientos also extended his hitting streak to 10 games with Thursday's performance, and he's now driven in at least one run in three straight.
Aug 15 2024Vientos went 2-for-5 with a pair of home runs and three total RBI in Thursday's 7-6 loss to the A's. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Batting out of the two-hole for the first time this year, Vientos certainly made a case to stay at the top of the order -- the third baseman launched a two-run homer off Mitch Spence in the third inning before adding a solo shot off Michel Otanez in the fourth. Vientos had cooled off a bit after a hot start to his season. Thursday's performance was his first multi-hit game since July 26 -- he'd gone 10-for-50 (.200) in his subsequent 15 contests. Still, it's been an impressive campaign overall for Vientos, who's established himself as a regular in the Mets' lineup. He's now slashing .275/.333/.557 through 288 plate appearances with 19 homers, 48 RBI and 38 runs scored.
Aug 14 2024Vientos (ankle) will start at third base and bat seventh in Wednesday's game versus the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vientos missed the previous two contests with left ankle soreness, but he's feeling well enough to give it a go Wednesday. The young infielder has struggled so far at the plate in August, going just 5-for-30.
Aug 13 2024Vientos (ankle) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Athletics, Tim Healey of Newsday reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 24-year-old was a late scratch from Sunday's lineup against the Mariners due to left ankle soreness, and he'll sit for a second consecutive game Tuesday. According to Laura Albanese of Newsday, Vientos is expected to be available off the bench and should rejoin the lineup Wednesday. Jose Iglesias will receive a start at third base and bat seventh.
Aug 11 2024Vientos is dealing with left ankle soreness, causing his removal from Sunday's lineup versus Seattle, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vientos was a late scratch from the lineup versus the Mariners, which is now understood to be the result of discomfort in his left ankle. He can be considered day-to-day ahead of Monday's day off prior to Oakland coming to Citi Field for a three-game series Tuesday.
Aug 9 2024Vientos went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Thursday's win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The young third baseman took advantage of the thin air at Coors Field by taking Peter Lambert deep to left-center field in the fifth inning for his 17th long ball of the season. Vientos hasn't had a multi-hit performance since July 26, but he's been able to stay somewhat productive during that time, collecting three doubles, three homers and six RBI in 10 games despite a .184 batting average (7-for-38) and 2:12 BB:K.
Aug 7 2024Vientos isn't in the Mets' lineup Wednesday against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vientos will get a chance to regroup Wednesday after going 0-for-8 with two strikeouts over his last two games. In his place, Jose Iglesias will start at third base and bat sixth.
Aug 6 2024Vientos (ankle) will start at third base and bat fifth Tuesday against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vientos fouled a ball off his right ankle Sunday and was forced to sit out Monday's contest as a result, but it no longer seems to be an issue heading into Tuesday. The 24-year-old was held hitless during his last game, snapping a six-game hit streak that saw him go 6-for-22 with two homers and four RBI.
Aug 5 2024Vientos is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After making 12 consecutive starts, Vientos will get the night off Monday. Jose Iglesias will fill in for Vientos at the hot corner and bat sixth.
Aug 1 2024Vientos went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's loss to the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The third baseman gave the Mets an early, if temporary, lead when he took Pablo Lopez deep in the second inning. Vientos has gone yard in back-to-back games and four times in the last eight contests, boosting his slash line on the season to .286/.341/.563 with 16 homers and 42 RBI in 246 plate appearances.
Jul 27 2024Vientos went 2-for-3 with a walk, a home run and three RBI in Friday's win over Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The third baseman slugged a two-run homer off Charlie Morton in the third inning, one of three Mets long balls in the frame. Vientos has put together an impressive July, slashing .293/.341/.520 over 20 games with five doubles, four homers and 13 RBI as he solidifies his hold on the starting job at the hot corner.
Jul 24 2024Vientos went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional RBI in Wednesday's 12-3 win over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vientos knocked in the first and last runs during the Mets' eighth-inning rally, opening the inning with a solo shot before adding a sacrifice fly. The infielder is batting .294 (20-for-68) with three homers and 10 RBI over 18 contests in July as he continues to hold down a starting role at third base. For the year, he's slashing .290/.345/.545 with 13 homers, 35 RBI, 30 runs scored, 12 doubles and no stolen bases over 220 plate appearances.
Jul 22 2024Vientos is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jose Iglesias will move over from his usual spot at second base to cover the hot corner in place of Vientos. The 24-year-old had been included in the lineup in each of the Mets' last 12 games, batting .295 with one home run, four RBI and three runs during that stretch.
Jul 5 2024Vientos is out of the lineup for Friday's game against Pittsburgh. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After making 10 consecutive starts at third base, Vientos will take a seat for Friday's series opener. Jose Iglesias will bat seventh and play third base.
Jul 3 2024Vientos went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run Wednesday in a loss to the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vientos gave New York a 3-0 lead with his two-run shot in the fourth inning, though Washington rallied late to claim victory. The long ball was Vientos' fifth over his past nine games, and he's also tallied 10 RBI during that span. The third baseman has taken hold of the primary third-base role for the Mets with a strong stat line that includes a .297/.352/.579 slash, 11 home runs, 29 RBI and 26 runs over 159 plate appearances.
Jun 29 2024Vientos went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Saturday's 9-6 loss to the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vientos has flexed his power recently with five homers over his last nine games. In that span, he's batting .324 (12-for-37) with seven RBI and 10 runs scored. The third baseman is at a .297/.355/.578 slash line with 10 long balls, 23 RBI, 24 runs scored, no stolen bases and six doubles through 141 plate appearances this year. As long as the 24-year-old continues to hit well, he should have no trouble holding onto a starting job at the hot corner.
Jun 26 2024Vientos went 2-for-4 with two solo home runs in Tuesday's 9-7 win over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 24-year-old third baseman wasn't intimidated by the atmosphere in the Subway Series, or by the prospect of facing Gerrit Cole -- Vientos took the 2023 AL Cy Young Award winner deep in the second and fourth innings to help the Mets build an early 6-0 lead. He's homered four times in the last five games, and through 19 games in June, Vientos has compiled a .275/.329/.565 slash line with six long balls, 12 RBI and 14 runs.
Jun 23 2024Vientos went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vientos has two homers over his last four contests after going deep in the eighth inning Sunday. The third baseman is up to seven long balls, 18 RBI, 19 runs scored, six doubles and no stolen bases while slashing .289/.344/.526 over 125 plate appearances. Vientos has been operating in a starting role at the hot corner since Brett Baty was demoted to Triple-A Syracuse at the end of May.
Jun 22 2024Vientos isn't in the Mets' lineup Saturday against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vientos will get a day to regroup Saturday after going 0-for-9 with three strikeouts over his last two games. Jose Iglesias will get the nod at the hot corner instead while batting ninth.
Jun 18 2024Vientos went 3-for-5 with a solo homer and three runs scored in Tuesday's win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 24-year-old third baseman opened the game's scoring by scorching a 409-foot solo homer off Michael Lorenzen in the second inning. Vientos has been hot since securing the hot corner in Queens when Brett Baty was demoted May 31, hitting .333 (19-for-57) with three homers, 11 runs scored and 11 RBI. Overall, Vientos is slashing .317/.375/.554 in 112 total plate appearances this season.
Jun 9 2024Vientos is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vientos will get a rest day for the first time since May 28. The 23-year-old has gone 11-for-38 with two home runs and six RBI over his last 10 games. The lefty-hitting Brett Baty will start at third base and bat eighth against Philadelphia right-hander Taijuan Walker.
Jun 3 2024Vientos went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, two walks and an additional run scored in Monday's 8-7 win over Washington. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vientos hit a solo home run off Nationals starter MacKenzie Gore in the fourth inning, his second long ball over his past three games. The 24-year-old continues to crush left-handed pitching, entering Monday's game with a .444/.483/.815 slash line against southpaws. Vientos has firmly established himself as the Mets' starting third baseman, batting .339 with five home runs and 11 runs scored through 66 plate appearances.
Jun 1 2024Vientos went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and two runs scored in a 10-5 loss to the Diamondbacks on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vientos hit a solo homer off Slade Cecconi in the fifth inning then singled and scored a run in the ninth. After posting three hits on Friday, Vientos followed it up with another multi-hit effort that included his third home run in his past eight games. With Brett Baty being optioned to Triple-A Syracuse, it appears Vientos will have a chance to stake his claim at third base for the Mets. On the season, Vientos now has 10 home runs and 39 RBI in 190 plate appearances between Triple-A and the majors.
May 31 2024Vientos is expected to serve as the Mets' everyday third baseman after the club optioned Brett Baty to Triple-A Syracuse on Friday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baty had started at third base in four of the Mets' previous five matchups versus right-handed pitchers, but the 24-year-old was unable to break out of his extended slump at the plate. He ends his time on the Mets' 26-man active roster having hit just .132 over his last 15 games, leaving Vientos as the big club's top option at the hot corner against both right- and left-handed pitching. Though he's an inferior defender compared to Baty, Vientos has been the far more effective hitter of the two at the big-league level this season, posting a .945 OPS over 48 plate appearances for the Mets. With Baty at least temporarily removed from the mix and a path to regular at-bats having been cleared up, Vientos makes for a worthy pickup for fantasy managers seeking an infusion of power.
May 28 2024Vientos is not in the lineup for the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader versus the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It will be Brett Baty handling third base and being tasked with trying to solve right-hander Tyler Glasnow. Vientos figures to be in the lineup for the nightcap against Gavin Stone.
May 26 2024Vientos is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though Vientos had seemed to overtake Brett Baty as the Mets' preferred third baseman earlier in the week, he now finds himself on the bench for the second straight day versus a right-handed starting pitcher (Logan Webb). Since getting a call-up from Triple-A Syracuse on May 15, Vientos has posted a 1.134 OPS in seven games, but he still looks like he'll be part of a timeshare at the hot corner with Baty.
May 25 2024Vientos isn't in the Mets' lineup for Saturday's game versus the Giants, Tim Healey of Newsday reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Mets will give Vientos a day off after the third baseman belted his third home run of the season during Friday's loss. Brett Baty will man the hot corner and bat eighth while Vientos sits.
May 22 2024Vientos will start at third base and bat sixth in Wednesday's game in Cleveland, Tim Healey of Newsday reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vientos earned another start at the hot corner after homering and doubling in Tuesday's loss to the Guardians. Both starts have come against right-handed pitching, which is notable since he and the left-handed-hitting Brett Baty had been in a strict platoon. Vientos is slashing .360/.407/.720 in eight games with the Mets this season.
May 16 2024Vientos went 2-for-4 with a double, a run scored and an RBI in Wednesday's loss to the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Called back up form Triple-A Syracuse earlier in the day, Vientos got the start at third base against lefty Ranger Suarez and made an immediate impact, driving home Francisco Lindor with a first-inning double. Vientos' time in the majors could last a little longer this time after he was up for about a week in late April, but the 24-year-old could still see limited action and is expected to serve mainly as a short-side platoon option at the hot corner behind Brett Baty. Through 31 games at Triple-A this year, Vientos is slashing .284/.376/.500 with six homers and 30 RBI.
May 15 2024The Mets recalled Vientos from Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll assume the 26-man active roster spot of infielder Joey Wendle, who was designated for assignment in a corresponding move. Vientos will likely be limited to a short-side platoon role at third base behind the lefty-hitting Brett Baty while he's up with the big club.
May 14 2024The Mets will recall Vientos from Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vientos has slashed .233/.343/.400 across 35 plate appearances since being sent down to Triple-A on April 30, and he will now return to New York -- presumably forming a platoon at third base with Brett Baty. Vientos went 3-for-7 with a two-run homer during his first stint in the majors.
Apr 30 2024The Mets optioned Vientos to Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vientos contributed a walk-off home run in Sunday's extra-innings win over the Cardinals but now finds himself back in the minors as Starling Marte returns to the active roster. With J.D. Martinez with the club and Brett Baty absorbing most of the at-bats at third base, there's no path to regular playing time for Vientos right now.
Apr 28 2024Vientos went 2-for-2 with a two-run home run during Sunday's extra-inning win over the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vientos entered the contest as a pinch hitter in the bottom of the ninth, notching a single. He came back to the plate in the 11th, when he plated Harrison Bader on a game-winning two-run home run. While Vientos was called up to fill the hole left by Starling Marte's (personal) absence, he could earn a permanent big-league spot if he continues to rake.
Apr 27 2024The Mets recalled Vientos from Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vientos has slashed .302/.388/.525 across 98 plate appearances in Triple-A, and he'll now join the big-league club as Starling Marte (personal) steps away from the team. Vientos will likely head back to Syracuse following Marte's return.