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Mets Eye Trade for Mark Vientos Amid Infield Shake-Up

12/16/2025

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The New York Mets are considering trading infielder Mark Vientos this offseason.
Vientos, 26, has four years of control and hit .233 with 17 home runs and 61 RBIs last season.
The Mets signed Jorge Polanco, creating competition for infield roles.
Brett Baty is likely to secure third base, leaving Vientos with no clear role.
The club weighs Vientos' potential against a trade as it overhauls its lineup for 2026.

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The New York Mets are considering trading infielder Mark Vientos this offseason.
Vientos, 26, has four years of control and hit .233 with 17 home runs and 61 RBIs last season.
The Mets signed Jorge Polanco, creating competition for infield roles.
Brett Baty is likely to secure third base, leaving Vientos with no clear role.
The club weighs Vientos' potential against a trade as it overhauls its lineup for 2026.