Overview
- Vientos struggled Tuesday night in Seattle when a liner bounced off his glove to allow the go‑ahead run and a later misplay helped open a three‑run inning, and he finished 0‑for‑4 with an inning‑ending double play that halted a Mets rally.
- His defense this season is measurably below average with four errors in 50 games, a −4 outs above average figure that ranks near the eighth percentile, and a fielding run value in the bottom tiers of MLB.
- Offensively Vientos is underperforming at the plate with a .219 average and a .634 OPS despite seven home runs, and he has a clear split showing far better results against left‑handed pitching than right‑handed pitching.
- The Mets' roster context limits an easy replacement because Jorge Polanco is on the injured list, Jared Young is being eased back defensively after meniscus surgery, and Brett Baty is needed at third base.
- Manager Carlos Mendoza has publicly called Vientos 'on and off,' Vientos says he is working with coaches to improve, and the club appears to be managing the issue internally for now while monitoring whether playing time shifts or a roster move becomes necessary.