Mets Place Mark Vientos on 10-Day IL with Hamstring Strain

New York Mets third baseman Mark Vientos has been placed on the 10-day injured list after suffering a right hamstring strain during a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The injury occurred in the 10th inning when Vientos fell while running out of the batter's box and struggled to walk off the field. The Mets have called up infielder Ronny Mauricio from Triple-A Syracuse as a corresponding move; Mauricio is expected to split playing time at third base with Brett Baty, who has been performing well offensively and defensively. Manager Carlos Mendoza indicated that Vientos' injury "didn't look good" and further updates are pending after testing. Mauricio, a top prospect with strong minor league stats, could see significant playing time, especially in a designated hitter role if Vientos misses extended time. This injury comes at a difficult time for Vientos, who has struggled at the plate and in the field so far this season after a breakout year in 2024.