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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.
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