Mets Make Mark Vientos Decision After Luis Robert Jr. Trade Report originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Right-handed slugger Mark Vientos is in his fourth season with the New York Mets after making his debut in 2022.

In the top of the fourth inning of the Padres' matchup with the New York Mets Monday night, Mark Vientos stepped to the plate to face Dylan Cease with a runner on first. On an 0-2 count, New York's designated hitter blasted a 96 mph fastball to deep right center field. It looked like a sure home run. Then Tatis sprang into action.

The Padres and Mets are two of the best teams in the National League, playing a crucial series ahead of the Trade Deadline as they vie for playoff position. The margins were always going to be thin. S

“To be honest with you, I feel like every year besides last year I’m in trade talks,” Vientos told The Athletic on Monday. “It’s the same thing. I don’t really care. All I’m really focused on is just getting better. That’s it.”

On Baseball Night in NY, SNY MLB Insider Andy Martino says that teams speaking to the Mets during this trade deadline week get the impression that Mark Vientos is "more than available" via trade.

It looks like the New York Mets have given up on Mark Vientos and will try to move him before Thursday's trade deadline.

Mark Vientos laced a two-run double, All-Star lefty David Peterson pitched out of trouble for six effective innings and the New York Mets held off the