"The New York Mets' infielder/designated hitter, who recently pivoted agents to sign on with Scott Boras, appears to be getting squeezed out of playing time in New York after a disappointing 2025, following what had been a breakout campaign during the Mets' run to the NLCS. Brett Baty has seemingly won the starting job at third base already, and the Mets signed veteran infielder Jorge Polanco to serve as a first baseman and a designated hitter."
"Even with a paltry slashline of .233/.289/.413 (.702 OPS), the Mets should be able to include him in a package to get the pitching help they so desperately need. In no way would he be a headliner, but a younger talent two years removed from a 27-home-run season should at least sweeten the pot. According to multiple reports, the Mets have been in discussions with the San Diego Padres in recent days, with names such as starting pitcher Nick Pivetta and closer Mason Miller being mentioned."
Mark Vientos pivoted agents to Scott Boras after a disappointing 2025 that followed a prior breakout and a 27-home-run season. Brett Baty has seemingly secured the Mets' third base job, and the team signed Jorge Polanco to play first base and DH, reducing Vientos' path to playing time. Jeff McNeil has been floated as a first-base option over Vientos, making the 26-year-old expendable despite previous power. The Mets view Vientos as a trade sweetener to acquire pitching, engaging the Padres on names such as Nick Pivetta and Mason Miller while top prospect Jonah Tong could be involved. The Mets' rotation and bullpen are thin, with Nolan McLean and Clay Holmes the only dependable options amid injuries and declines from Senga, Manaea, and Peterson, and the bullpen having lost its anchor.
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