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New York Post
17 hours ago
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Mark Vientos inching closer toward his Mets injury return — with rivalry series still a possibility
Access the Mets beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Mike Puma about the inside buzz on the Mets. Try it free PHILADELPHIA — A needy Mets lineup could receive a boost as soon as Monday. Mark Vientos, who has been sidelined since June 2 with a right hamstring strain, is expected to play with Triple-A Syracuse through Sunday before the Mets decide whether to activate him. Advertisement If Vientos checks off every box and feels good, he could rejoin the team in time for the start of the Braves series at Citi Field on Monday, manager Carlos Mendoza said. Vientos played in his third rehab game Friday, started at third base for a second time and ripped a three-run double, though statistically he has not started strong in going 1-for-10 in his first minor league at-bats. Mark Vientos reacts after hitting a double during the Mets' June 1 game. Robert Sabo for the NY Post He will get at least two more days to find his timing at the plate. Advertisement He did not start this season hot, with a .678 OPS in his first 53 games, though his upside is obvious after his breakout 2024 campaign and remarkable postseason. Whenever Vientos is ready, the Mets will have a decision to make at third base. Mark Vientos homers during the Mets' May 11 game. Robert Sabo for the NY Post Advertisement Brett Baty had cooled off before his groin forced him to miss the entire Braves series, though Baty returned to the lineup and played third as Friday's series began at Citizens Bank Park. Ronny Mauricio has not run with an opportunity. The talented 24-year-old entered play with a .591 OPS in his first 13 games. Advertisement There was no immediate update on reliever Max Kranick, who was placed on the injured list Thursday with a strain in his right elbow. CHECK OUT THE LATEST MLB STANDINGS AND METS STATS He had returned to New York for an MRI exam, and as of Friday afternoon, Mendoza said he was still waiting to learn the results. To make roster space for starting pitcher Blade Tidwell, the Mets optioned righty Justin Hagenman to Syracuse. Delivering insights on all things Amazin's Sign up for Inside the Mets by Mike Puma, exclusively on Sports+ Thank you Enter your email address Please provide a valid email address. By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Enjoy this Post Sports+ exclusive newsletter! Check out more newsletters Hagenman had been expected to start Friday until he was needed Thursday for 2 ²/₃ scoreless innings in relief. Advertisement Brooks Raley was expected to pitch in his second rehab game with Low-A St. Lucie on Friday, Mendoza said. The lefty, recovering from Tommy John surgery and signed in-season, on Tuesday threw a scoreless inning while allowing one hit and striking out two. 'The first outing was good,' Mendoza said, adding that Raley's fastball was 88-89 mph and touched 91 mph.
Yahoo
17 hours ago
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Mets Receive Mark Vientos News After Sixth Straight Loss
Mets Receive Mark Vientos News After Sixth Straight Loss originally appeared on Athlon Sports. New York Mets third baseman/designated hitter Mark Vientos entrenched himself in the team's lore by slashing .327.362/.636 with five homers and 14 RBI over 13 playoff games last season. However, the 25-year-old hasn't been at that level since. Advertisement Vientos is slashing .230/.298/.380 with six homers and 21 RBI over 53 games this year and has totaled a -0.2 WAR after notching a 3.2 mark last season. The 6-foot-3-inch, 185-pounder hasn't played since June 2 due to a hamstring injury, but he did slash .256/.304/.359 in May. The Mets received an update about Vientos before Friday's road matchup with the Philadelphia Phillies, via Anthony DiComo. New York Mets third baseman Mark Vientos (27).Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports "Mark Vientos (hamstring) will continue to play rehab games through this weekend," he reported. "The Mets will discuss his status after that. If all goes well, Vientos could return Monday for the start of the [Atlanta] Braves series." Advertisement The veteran notched a career-high 111 games played last season, slashing .266/.322/.516 with 27 homers and 71 RBI. New York is on a six-game losing streak after getting swept by the Tampa Bay Rays and Braves. The club is tied with Philadelphia atop the NL East ahead of Friday's contest, which starts a three-game series. Rookie right-handed pitcher Blade Tidwell will make his second career start on Friday as veteran hurlers Kodai Senga (hamstring) and Tylor Megill (elbow) rest on the 15-day IL. The 24-year-old gave up six runs on nine hits across 3.2 innings in Sunday's 6-5 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. Advertisement Meanwhile, the Phillies will roll with right-hander Zack Wheeler (7-2, 2.76 ERA). Related: Mets Make Frankie Montas, Sean Manaea Decision Before Phillies Game Related: Mets Send Message to Juan Soto After Major News on Thursday This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 20, 2025, where it first appeared.
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20 hours ago
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Mets' Sean Manaea extremely sharp, Mark Vientos drives in three as rehab continues in Syracuse
Two of the injured Mets showed some positive signs in Syracuse on Friday afternoon. Sean Manaea took the next step in his rehab assignment -- making the jump up to Triple-A after putting together three up-and-down outings with the High-A Brooklyn Cyclones. Advertisement The southpaw was very sharp this time out -- allowing one run on two hits while issuing zero free passes and striking out seven over 5.1 innings in the first game of a double-dip with the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp. The lone run came in on an RBI groundout in his first inning of work, but then cruised from there -- setting down the next 15 hitters he faced including a stretch of four consecutive strikeouts. Manaea finished his day with an efficient 62 pitches, 45 strikes to bring his ERA down to 1.69 in four outings. He'll likely have a one or two more appearances before returning, as according to Mike Puma of the NY Post the tentative plan is for him to slot back into the Mets' rotation during the first week of July. Mark Vientos also enjoyed a nice day in what was his second appearance with Syracuse. Advertisement The young power hitter struck out and then flew out in each of his first two at-bats, but then stepped to the plate with the bases loaded in the bottom of the fourth and was finally able to do some damage. Vientos worked the count to 2-2 before lining a low changeup into the right-center field gap to clear the bases and make it a tie ballgame -- he ended up being stranded a batter later when Drew Gilbert lined out. He flew out and then grounded out during his final two at-bats, but it was still very encouraging to see him battle and then deliver the big two out game-tying hit. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said pregame Friday that the current plan is for Vientos to remain with Syracuse through this weekend, and if all goes well he could potentially be an option as soon as Monday. Other Notes - Prior to the game being suspended, top pitching prospect Brandon Sproat was on the hill for Syracuse and he allowed three runs to score on a long Matt Mervis homer during his lone inning of work. Advertisement - Power-hitting utility man Luke Ritter has been on-fire thus far in June and he also continued that on Friday -- picking up three hits, including a solo homer in the bottom of the second. - Travis Jankowski has gotten off to a bit of a slow start since returning to the organization, but he had his hands all over this one -- picking up three knocks of his own, including a grand slam in the seventh. - Recently signed right-hander Julian Merryweather worked around a leadoff double and two out walk in the ninth to put the finishing touches on the victory -- he now has a pair of scoreless appearances thus far.
Yahoo
6 days ago
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Mets Announce Mark Vientos News After 10 Straight Missed Games
Mets Announce Mark Vientos News After 10 Straight Missed Games originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The New York Mets are off to as good a start as they could've hoped for in their Juan Soto era. They're three games ahead of the Chicago Cubs for the best record in the NL, and that's with third baseman/designated hitter Mark Vientos (hamstring) missing the last 10 contests. Advertisement Vientos is slashing .230/.298/.380 with six homers and 21 RBI across 53 games, a step down from his .266/.322/.516 line last season. The 25-year-old also notched a career-high 27 homers and 71 RBI over 111 games last year and slashed .327/.362/.636 with five homers and 14 RBI over 13 playoff contests. Although Vientos hasn't been at that level this season, he could push New York to the stratosphere if he regains that form in time for October. The Mets announced an update about the veteran's progress ahead of their bout with the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday, via Anthony DiComo. New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) and third baseman Mark Vientos (27)© Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images "Mark Vientos (right hamstring strain) will begin a minor league rehab assignment early next week at Triple-A Syracuse," he reported. Advertisement Vientos hasn't played since June 2, when he pinch-hit for backup Jared Young in New York's 4-3 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. New York is 7-3 in its last 10 contests and is 4.5 games ahead of the Philadelphia Phillies for first place in the NL East. The Atlanta Braves are 14 games back in third. Right-hander Tylor Megill (5-4, 3.76 ERA) will start on the mound for the Mets on Saturday against Rays right-hander Drew Rasmussen (5-4, 2.22 ERA). Related: Mets' Carlos Mendoza Makes Frankie Montas Announcement After Injury News Related: Juan Soto Sends Message After Having Words With Nationals Pitcher This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 14, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
07-06-2025
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Mets' Carlos Mendoza Makes Mark Vientos Announcement After Injury News
Mets' Carlos Mendoza Makes Mark Vientos Announcement After Injury News originally appeared on Athlon Sports. New York Mets third baseman Mark Vientos had a breakout year in 2024, slashing .266/.322/.516 with 27 homers and 71 RBI in 111 games. However, the 25-year-old has taken a step back this season, slashing .230/.298/.380 with six homers and 21 RBI in 53 contests. Advertisement Vientos is fifth on the team in homers, RBI, total bases (71), and walks (17), but is also second in strikeouts (49). Star first baseman Pete Alonso leads with 55 strikeouts, but he has 222 at-bats against Vientos' 187. Vientos injured his right hamstring in the 10th inning of Monday's game vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers, and manager Carlos Mendoza provided an update before Tuesday's game, via SNY. Mets pitcher David Peterson (23) and third baseman Mark Vientos (27).Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sport "We want to fly him back to New York tonight and get him and MRI tomorrow. We'll see what we're dealing with here," he said. "We know it's a strain for sure, and now we just gotta wait for the MRI and see what type of grade we've got here." Advertisement "We don't know [the severity], but based on the testing that he went through last night, we know it's a strain, and we just gotta wait and see," he continued. The Mets beat the Dodgers 4-3 in 10 innings on Monday to kick off their road trip. They'll rematch Los Angeles on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday before facing the Colorado Rockies and hosting the Washington Nationals. New York is 8-2 in its last 10 games and is in first place in the NL East. It also entered Tuesday's slate a half-game ahead of the Chicago Cubs for the NL's best record. Related: Mets Make Historic Francisco Lindor Announcement During Rockies Game Related: Francisco Lindor Sends Juan Soto Message to Mets Fans Before Rockies Game This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 4, 2025, where it first appeared.
