NY Mets Rumors: Long-awaited promotion, Justin Verlander, MLB vet call out team

NY Mets rumors: Finally call up Mark Vientos

The Mets made a long-awaited promotion on Wednesday, calling up infielder Mark Vientos to the big leagues. Given New York’s disappointing start to the season, perhaps Vientos can give them the jolt they need.

The Mets are a team full of veterans, that much is no secret. They’re among the oldest teams in the league. Vientos, while not ranked in MLB Pipeline’s Top-100 rankings, is solid at the plate and can play multiple positions.

"“The slugger is capable of exhibiting at least plus raw power with exit velocities going above 110 mph, and his 45.8 percent hard-hit rate was about equal to Pete Alonso’s in the Majors, albeit over a much smaller sample…Like Brett Baty, the Mets have tried moving Vientos around from third base to left field, hoping his plus arm could give some defensive value at either spot.”"

With Baty settled at third base, Vientos can slide all over the infield. A worry from New York’s perspective is that Vientos has put the ball on the ground far more since 2022, and relies heavily on his raw power, which may not translate to the MLB level. Vientos will face much better pitching here, which could lead to a high strikeout or ground-ball rate.

Next up for the Mets should be Ronny Mauricio, who remains in the minor leagues despite being one of the hottest hitters, perhaps next to Vientos, in the system.