Mark Vientos
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April 12, 2026
Sitting amid slump
Vientos is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics.
Analysis
Vientos had settled in as the Mets' primary first baseman while Jorge Polanco (Achilles) is less than 100 percent but will hit the bench Sunday while in the midst of an 0-for-15 slump. Jared Young will take over at first base and bat third in the series finale versus the A's.
April 8, 2026
Settling into full-time role
Vientos will start at first base and bat sixth in Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks.
Analysis
Vientos will remain in the starting nine for an eighth straight contest after going 9-for-23 with a home run, two doubles, five runs and two RBI over the previous seven games. Though he had been limited to a short-side platoon role to begin the season, Vientos should be in line for a regular spot in the lineup versus both left- and right-handed pitching while Juan Soto (calf) is on the injured list.