"They've already added some of the pieces with which they'll try to do that, bringing in Marcus Semien as the return for Nimmo and following that up by signing Jorge Polanco, but there's clearly more work to do. It's with that backdrop that reporting yesterday indicated the Mets could look to trade infielder Mark Vientos this winter, perhaps while eyeing the addition of a big bat to the lineup."
"Still in his mid-20s, Vientos has already demonstrated the ability to potentially be an All-Star caliber bat. In 2024, he slashed .266/.322/.516 (132 wRC+) with 27 homers in 111 games. It was a strong enough performance to play as a regular at first base or overlook his defensive deficiencies at the hot corner. If the youngster can rediscover that form, he would offer the Mets a major boost."
After losing Pete Alonso to free agency and trading Brandon Nimmo, the Mets need to reconfigure their lineup and have added Marcus Semien and Jorge Polanco. Reports indicate the Mets could trade 26-year-old Mark Vientos while pursuing a big bat. Vientos produced a 97 wRC+ this year with 40 extra-base hits (17 homers) and a .289 on-base percentage, but his defense at third base is poor and he may play first base or DH. Vientos showed All-Star upside in 2024 (.266/.322/.516, 132 wRC+, 27 homers in 111 games). Trade considerations balance youth and power potential against risk of a lost breakout.
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