Mets Finalize Opening Day Roster, Vientos Demoted to Minors
As the New York Mets shape their team for the season, key players face changes and decisions.
- Mark Vientos has been sent to the minor leagues as the New York Mets finalize their Opening Day roster, with DJ Stewart's position still undecided.
- Ji-man Choi and Jose Iglesias, informed they would not make the team, are leaning towards accepting minor league assignments.
- Brett Baty and infielder Zack Short have made the team, with Baty set to be the primary third baseman.
- The Mets plan to rotate designated hitter (DH) roles among their main hitters until J.D. Martinez is ready to play.
- The team's final roster decisions, including the allocation of bullpen spots, will be made by Wednesday after a workout at Citi Field.