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The Mets are calling up Mark Vientos from Triple-A Syracuse, as confirmed by SNY MLB Insider Andy Martino.
Looking so as to add a spark to a struggling offense, the Mets will hope the 23-year-old Vientos can proceed to supply on the massive league degree after having a productive begin to the season within the minors.
In 38 video games up to now this season with the Triple-A outfit, Vientos has slashed .333/.416/.688 for a 1.104 OPS. He has additionally hit 11 doubles and 13 house runs with 37 RBI in 141 at-bats.
Vientos, whom SNY contributor Joe DeMayo initiatives to be a primary baseman or designated hitter, is ranked as SNY’s No. 7 Mets prospect.
Earlier in May, GM Billy Eppler was requested why the group had not but known as up Vientos, and he stated that it is “undoubtedly on our radar and one thing we’re fascinated about.”
At the time, Eppler added that Carlos Beltran was going to Syracuse to see Vientos and Ronny Mauricio play and {that a} transfer may occur after receiving suggestions from the scouting group.
“You know one of many issues that we do is at all times simply solicit the opinions of the folks which might be going by way of,” Eppler stated earlier this month. “So I’m speaking to our Triple-A employees or our coordinator employees as they undergo Syracuse. I really talked to Beltran final night time, going to ship him by way of there proper now too. You need to have a look at all the aims and all the issues that drive the participant plan and what you should see from the participant.”
Vientos made his massive league debut final season, showing in 16 video games in September and early October. He slashed .167/.268/.278 for a .546 OPS, however did get his first massive league house run and notch three RBI whereas strolling 5 occasions and placing out 12 occasions.
In his remaining sport with Syracuse on Tuesday, Vientos had two hits, together with a homer, and added two RBI.
