Overview
- Tuesday night’s game in Seattle saw Vientos commit multiple first-base miscues that directly allowed runs and contributed to an 8-3 loss.
- His defensive metrics this season are poor with outs above average at minus-4 and Fielding Run Value and range numbers ranking in the low percentiles.
- Vientos is also in an extended offensive slide, hitting roughly .219 with a .634 OPS and going 3-for-23 in his most recent stretch while struggling particularly against right-handed pitchers.
- Manager Carlos Mendoza described Vientos as "on and off" defensively and said the team has noticed the inconsistency even as Vientos says he is working with coaches to improve.
- With Jorge Polanco on a rehab track and other options limited, local media and fans are urging the Mets to consider a DFA or roster move that could clear a path for Jared Young or a different first-base solution when available.