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Batting second Wednesday Vientos is starting at third base and batting second Wednesday versus the Yankees.

Impact This is the highest major-league lineup spot of the year for Vientos, who has gone 4-for-10 with a double since being recalled from Triple-A Syracuse last Thursday. Brett Baty continues to struggle offensively and the underperforming Mets might move some parts at the trade deadline, so Vientos could perhaps be in for an elevated role down the stretch.

JULY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Syracuse The Mets recalled Vientos from Triple-A Syracuse on Thursday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact With Starling Marte (head) headed for the injured list Thursday, Vientos will come up from Triple-A to fill Marte's roster spot. Vientos holds a 1.000 OPS in Syracuse but is slashing just .173/.244/.259 across 90 plate appearances in the majors throughout his career.

JULY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to Triple-A Vientos was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday.

Impact The 23-year-old appeared in just two of the Mets past six games and will now head back to Triple-A with Pete Alonso (wrist) making his return from the injured list. Vientos played in just 16 games during his month-long stint in the majors and had a .178/.224/.244 slash line in 49 plate appearances. He'll attempt to get back in track with Syracuse, where he had a 1.104 OPS prior to his promotion.

JUNE 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Friday's lineup Vientos is absent from the lineup for Friday's tilt versus the Cardinals.

Impact Mark Canha is playing first base and Daniel Vogelbach is at designated hitter for the series opener against St. Louis. Vientos has just a .469 OPS in 16 games with the big club this season.

JUNE 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Tuesday Vientos is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Yankees.

Impact Tommy Pham will serve as the Mets' designated hitter and Mark Canha will cover first base in the opening game of the Subway Series. Brett Baty is at third. Vientos, 23, has slashed just .167/.200/.238 in 15 games (45 plate appearances) since being called up from Triple-A Syracuse on May 17.

JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Playing time opening up Vientos went 0-for-5 with three strikeouts in Thursday's 13-10 extra-inning loss to Atlanta.

Impact Getting the start at first base and batting ninth, Vientos' rookie struggles continued, and he's now batting .162 (6-for-37) through his first 13 big-league games this season with a 30.8 percent strikeout rate. Pete Alonso (wrist) was placed on the injured list Friday, however, potentially pushing Vientos into a near-everyday role. The 23-year-old was slashing .333/.416/.688 at Triple-A Syracuse prior to his promotion, and while he won't replace Alonso's elite power, Vientos could begin to find some success at the plate with more consistent playing time.

JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Tuesday Vientos is absent from the lineup Tuesday versus Atlanta.

Impact Daniel Vogelbach will serve as the Mets' designated hitter and bat fifth with right-hander Bryce Elder on the bump for the current NL East leaders. Brett Baty is playing third base and batting seventh. Vientos carried a lot of hype when he first got the call to the bigs in mid-May, but he's slashing just .188/.206/.281 through his first 34 major-league plate appearances.

JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting versus righty Vientos is serving as the designated hitter and batting seventh Friday versus the Blue Jays.

Impact Vientos gets the nod here over Daniel Vogelbach, even with right-hander Chris Bassitt on the mound for Toronto. Maybe it's a sign that the 23-year-old will be in for more of an everyday role with the Mets moving forward. He's primarily been limited to starts against lefties since being recalled May 17 from Triple-A Syracuse.

JUNE 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in lineup vs. righty Vientos is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Phillies, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

Impact With right-hander Aaron Nola toeing the slab for the Phillies, Mets manager Buck Showalter will roll with the lefty-hittingDaniel Vogelbach in the designated-hitter spot. Vientos has started seven of the Mets' 13 games since being recalled from Triple-A Syracuse, but only three of those starts have come versus right-handed pitching.

MAY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup Friday Vientos isn't starting Friday against the Rockies.

Impact After a hot start to the season, Vientos has quickly cooled off and will now miss his third consecutive start. Daniel Vogelbach will serve as the Mets' designated hitter Friday and bat seventh.

MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench again Thursday Vientos is out of the starting lineup again Thursday versus the Cubs.

Impact Vientos has now started only four of a possible eight games since his May 17 promotion from Triple-A Syracuse. Daniel Vogelbach will handle DH duties and bat seventh Thursday against the Cubs and right-hander Kyle Hendricks. Brett Baty is at third base and batting fifth.

MAY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from lineup Vientos is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

Impact Vientos has now started four games and been on the bench three times since his promotion a week ago. All three times he's been out of the lineup have been against righties, and Daniel Vogelbach has been the designated hitter in each case as he will be Wednesday.

MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench for matinee Vientos is out of the lineup for Game 1 of Sunday's doubleheader against the Guardians.

Impact Vientos is 2-for-8 with a home run, a walk and three RBI in two games since being promoted Wednesday, and he'll step out of the lineup for Game 1 of Sunday's twin bill. Daniel Vogelbach will serve as the designated hitter versus Cleveland righty Tanner Bibee.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in lineup Thursday Vientos is not in the lineup Thursday versus the Rays.

Impact Vientos slugged a two-run homer Wednesday in his season debut with the Mets, building on his blistering start to the year at Triple-A Syracuse, but he'll head to the bench for Thursday's series finale at Citi Field against the visiting Rays. Brett Baty is covering third base and Pete Alonso is at first. Daniel Vogelbach will be the DH.

MAY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Homers in 2023 debit Vientos went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run against the Rays in an extra-inning win Wednesday.

Impact Vientos was called up from Triple-A Syracuse prior to the contest and provided a big spark in his first major-league game of the campaign, putting the Mets on the board with a game-tying two-run homer in the seventh inning. The long ball was the second of his big-league career, as he went deep once over 36 at-bats with the Mets last season. Vientos was dominating in the minors this year prior to his call-up, slashing .333/.416/.688 with 11 doubles, 13 homers and 37 RBI over 166 plate appearances.

MAY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mets earn thrilling, much-needed win behind rookie hitters (and Pete Alonso)

The Mets trailed the Rays by three runs in the ninth inning. They came back to win in extras through big hits from Brett Baty, Mark Vientos,...

MAY 18, 2023

Mets earn thrilling, much-needed win behind rookie hitters (and Pete Alonso)

Officially recalled from minors Vietos was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse by the Mets on Wednesday.

Impact The move which had been reported earlier Wednesday is now official. Vientos earned the promotion by putting together a 1.104 OPS with 13 home runs across 166 plate appearances at Syracuse. He might initially only start against lefties but could certainly play his way into an everyday role. Vientos is worth an add in deeper fantasy leagues.

MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hits way to majors The Mets plan to recall Vientos from Triple-A Syracuse prior to Wednesday's game against the Rays, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com

Impact New York is hoping the 23-year-old can provide a lift to a sputtering lineup, as Vientos had been one of the top performers in the International League this season with a 1.104 OPS, 11.9 percent walk rate and 20.5 percent strikeout rate over 166 plate appearances. The slugger could initially serve as a short-side platoon option at third base or designated hitter, though it wouldn't be surprising if he eventually eclipsed Daniel Vogelbach as the Mets' preferred option at DH. Vogelbach has drawn walks at a prolific rate (16.8 percent) this season but is offering little power production (.119 ISO), an element the Mets could desperately use in their lineup.

MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Mets earn thrilling, much-needed win behind rookie hitters (and Pete Alonso)