Mark Vientos, who hit a walk-off homer for the Mets against the St. Louis Cardinals two days ago, has been optioned back to Triple-A Syracuse. The move was made to clear room on the 26-man roster for Starling Marte, who was activated from the bereavement list. Despite his recent success in the majors, Vientos acknowledged that he might not have a clear role at the moment due to DJ Stewart and J.D. Martinez being on the roster and Joey Wendle being the team’s only backup middle infielder.
If Vientos decides to continue with baseball, he will likely be in a difficult position due to his defensive limitations at third base and his current situation poses challenges. However, he remains determined to work hard and make the most of his opportunities in the future. In Triple-A for the past two seasons, Vientos has shown promise with strong OPS numbers, making him a potential replacement for Brett Baty if he struggles at the plate.
Vientos’s recent success in Triple-A and performance in last season’s majors have shown that he is capable of making an impact in baseball if given regular playing time. He has expressed understanding about being sent back down to Triple-A and acknowledges that it may be temporary as Marte is currently taking up space on the roster. Despite this setback, Vientos is determined to continue working hard towards achieving his goals in baseball.