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MLB Rumors: Willson Contreras return to Wrigley, Mets move, Dodgers-Padres

By Mark Powell

Willson Contreras #40 of the St. Louis Cardinals looks on walking off the field at the end of the third inning against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on April 26, 2023 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
Willson Contreras #40 of the St. Louis Cardinals looks on walking off the field at the end of the third inning against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on April 26, 2023 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /
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Mark Vientos, Mets, MLB Rumors
ALLENTOWN, PA – AUGUST 02: Mark Vientos #13 of the Syracuse Mets in action during a game against the Lehigh Valley IronPigs at Coca-Cola Park on August 2, 2022 in Allentown, Pennsylvania. MLB Rumors (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images) /

MLB Rumors: When will Mets call up Mark Vientos?

The New York Mets called up Brett Baty a few weeks ago, and it has paid dividends. Buck Showalter’s bunch went to the fountain of youth, called up Baty and received instant offense. It was a joy to watch in Queens, but Baty shouldn’t be the end of the youth movement.

The likes of Ronny Mauricio and Mark Vientos are raking in the minor leagues, but could be contributing to the big-league squad if given the chance. Vientos is one of only two players in all of MiLB with 10 doubles and 10 home runs. He has ridiculous power to all fields, and is showing that off in the Mets system.

As for Mauricio, he’s a position-less wonder at the moment. The Mets have tried to move him off shortstop, which could be a hint that a call-up is looming. Eventually, all three of Baty, Vientos and Mauricio should be in Queens this season, but that time is not now for reasons beyond my comprehension.

Vientos delay could be the lack of a clear need on New York’s roster. If called up now, Vientos would likely slot in at designated hitter. Mauricio, meanwhile, could play second base, which would move Jeff McNeil to the outfield.

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