New York Mets Announce Interesting Mark Vientos Decision Before Giants Game

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CINCINNATI, OHIO - JUNE 16: Mark Vientos #27 of the New York Mets rounds the bases after hitting a home run in the sixth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on June 16, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

The New York Mets are currently taking on the San Francisco Giants in a weekend series (at home).

On Friday, the Mets won the series opener with an offensive outpouring, and New York will go for the series win on Saturday afternoon.

Mets infielder Mark Vientos had a solid night at the plate on Friday, and before the game on Saturday, a lineup decision was revealed regarding Vientos.

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Mark Vientos OUT for Saturday’s Game

Just one day after batting cleanup for the New York Mets (and hitting a home run in the process), Mark Vientos is OUT of the Mets batting order on 9/5.

Here is the full order, per @UnderdogMLB:

Mets 9/5: “F. Lindor SS J. Soto LF B. Bichette DH C. Benge RF J. Young 1B M. Semien 2B A. Ewing CF F. Alvarez C B. Baty 3B Z. Thornton SP”

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Mets 9/5

F. Lindor SS J. Soto LF B. Bichette DH C. Benge RF J. Young 1B M. Semien 2B A. Ewing CF F. Alvarez C B. Baty 3B

Z. Thornton SP

12:41 pm · 5 Sep 2026

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Some other lineup changes include Bo Bichette being the DH, and Brett Baty batting last and playing third.

While the Mets may be out of playoff contention, the rest of the season is a chance for young players to step up and make a name for themselves heading into next season. Mark Vientos is one of those fringe players who is trying to earn a starting spot in 2027 (if he’s not traded).

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Taking a Quick Look at Mark Vientos This Season

Mark Vientos has battled some injuries this season, which had led to him appearing in just 77 games.

In that sample size, he’s batting .219 with a bWAR of -1.o, 13 home runs, nine doubles, and 54 total hits.

Vientos is very much a two-outcome type of hitter. He either hits an extra-base hit or strikes out.

His power output is fairly strong this season, but in the 77 games he’s appeared in (247 at-bats), Vientos has struck out 25% of the time.

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