New York Mets ‘open’ to moving Mark Vientos at trade deadline

Vientos, 25, showed the ability to carry a team offensively during his breakout 2024 campaign, when he hit .266/.322/.516 (.837 OPS) with 27 home runs and 71 RBIs in 111 games. The right-handed slugger carried that success into October, hitting .327/.362/.636 (.998 OPS) with five home runs and 14 RBIs over 13 postseason games.

So far, the 2025 season has been a much different story for Vientos. Through 73 games, he has slashed .226/.280/.358 (.638 OPS) with six home runs and 27 RBIs, while also struggling defensively. He is credited with -7 Outs Above Average and -7 defensive runs saved.

His role as the starting third baseman has essentially been relinquished to Baty, who has swung a more consistent bat (.710 OPS) and played far better defense. While Vientos still makes the occasional start at the hot corner, most of his recent playing time has come in a designated hitter platoon with veteran Starling Marte — who has also drawn some trade interest.

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New York’s lone addition leading up to this year’s deadline so far is left-handed reliever Gregory Soto, who reported to the team Sunday. As Martino noted, the Mets continue to prioritize bullpen help but are also open to acquiring a starter or center fielder who could raise the team’s ceiling.