January 17, 2025
ANALYSISThat's assuming
Pete Alonso isn't re-signed, which is now the expectation. Vientos had a breakout season offensively in 2024, slashing .266/.322/.516 with 27 home runs over 111 regular-season contests for the Mets before adding another five long balls and a .998 OPS in the playoffs. The 25-year-old earned minus-6 Outs Above Average at third base, so a move to the cold corner isn't a surprise.
Brett Baty,
Ronny Mauricio (knee) and
Luisangel Acuna are in line to compete for the third base job.