Overview
- Mark Vientos was hit on the right hand by a 92.2 mph Michael Wacha sinker and suffered a fractured bone, a play that occurred Thursday at Citi Field and led to his removal the following half-inning.
- Interim manager Andy Green confirmed the fracture and said the Mets will place Vientos on the injured list while medical staff continue to assess the injury and whether surgery is required.
- During Thursday’s game Brett Baty moved to third base, A.J. Ewing shifted to second, and Tyrone Taylor entered the lineup; the Mets are considering recalls such as Ronny Mauricio, MJ Melendez or Nick Morabito to fill the roster spot.
- Reports and team analysis project a multi-week absence—typical broken-hand recoveries run about four to eight weeks and a hamate fracture often falls in a roughly four- to six-week window—though the exact timeline awaits final medical determination.
- Vientos has struggled this season (.211/.256/.388 with 11 homers through 73 games) and the injury is expected to dampen near-term trade interest, complicating the Mets’ approach as they navigate roster flexibility during a seller-oriented season.