Mark Vientos Makes Honest Admission After Mets News
Mark Vientos Makes Honest Admission After Mets News originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The New York Mets have shown recently that although they're just a half-game out of first place, they still need all the help they can get. They're 2-8 in their last 10 contests and have lost three straight series heading into Thursday night's bout with the Atlanta Braves.
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That's why they need third baseman Mark Vientos (hamstring) to be healthy. The 25-year-old who's slashing .230/.298/.380 with six homers and 21 RBI over 53 games this season, hasn't played since June 2. If he gets back to his 2024 form, he could push New York over the top.
Vientos slashed .266/.322/.516 over 111 regular season contests before slashing .327/.362/.636 with five homers and 14 RBI over 13 playoff games last year. Mixing that level of production with Juan Soto, Pete Alonso, and Francisco Lindor in the lineup can only mean good things.
Vientos revealed how he's feeling before Thursday's game, via SNY.
New York Mets third baseman Mark Vientos (27).Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports
"I feel like there's always a trend with me [starting slow] in first halfs [of the season] throughout my career," the veteran admitted. "It's a good thing that it's a long season, that's why when they say change 162 games I'm the one that says 'no, I want all those games.' Second half is just as big as the first half."
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He also confirmed that he'll be activated on Friday.
Right-handed pitcher Griffin Canning (7-3, 3.91 ERA) will start for New York on Thursday against Atlanta right-hander Grant Holmes (4-6 3.71 ERA).
The Mets will then start a road series against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday. before hosting the Milwaukee Brewers and New York Yankees.
Related: Juan Soto Makes 'Emotional' Admission After Mets' Win Over Braves
Related: Mets Receive Good News After Third Straight Loss
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 26, 2025, where it first appeared.
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