Mark Vientos Hits 3 HRs in Triple-A Rehab Game for Mets
Vientos slugged three HRs in a Triple-A rehab game, per Jared Greenspan at MLB.com, though his return timeline remains unconfirmed.
Mark Vientos made a strong case for his own return during a Triple-A rehab appearance, hitting three home runs, per MLB.com's Jared Greenspan. The performance came during a Mets Triple-A no-hitter, which gave the outing an extra layer of spectacle.
Vientos is currently on a rehab assignment as he works back from an injury, though the specific nature of the injury and any timetable for a return to the active roster have not been detailed in the report.
Why it matters
The Mets are in the middle of a busy roster period. Juan Soto was recently activated off the injured list and drove in a run in his first game back. Luis Robert Jr. was placed on outright waivers. With rosters set to expand, the club has several moving parts, and a healthy, locked-in Vientos would add meaningful depth to a lineup already in flux.
What we don't know yet
No return date has been reported. A three-homer rehab game is an encouraging data point, but the club has not announced when Vientos might rejoin the active roster.
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