Mets, Mark Vientos and Brett Baty

Mets have faith in Mark Vientos filling potential Pete Alonso void at first base
Mark Vientos hasn’t dazzled in his limited exposure to first base, but there is a measure of confidence within the organization he can handle the position if needed.
Mets’ Mark Vientos, Brett Baty taking reps at first base amid Pete Alonso’s prolonged free agency
Mendoza mentioned Jared Young and Joey Meneses — both of whom the Mets signed to minor-league contracts this offseason — as options at first base. Young, 29, is on the 40-man roster but boasts only 62 career MLB at-bats. Meneses, 32, is a .231 hitter in 1,114 MLB at-bats.
Steve Cohen, Mets looking at Mark Vientos and Brett Baty as first-base options
Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns said, "We also feel really good about the young players that are coming through our system that have the ability to play."
Mets' Mark Vientos 'taking reps' at first base, 'ready to do whatever it takes' to win
Speaking to reporters Saturday at the Mets' Amazin’ Day at Citi Field, Mark Vientos confirmed that he's been "taking reps" at first base and is preparing for a potential position change.
Mets face critical decision on Pete Alonso's future as Mark Vientos prepares for first base
The New York Mets are facing a crucial decision about Pete Alonso’s future, with Mark Vientos preparing for a potential transition to first base. Find out what’s next for the team’s lineup as they make key decisions for the 2025 MLB season.
Vientos, Baty ready to play first base ... just in case
The Mets' Pete Alonso contingency plans are clearly in motion, revolving around the familiar faces of Mark Vientos and Brett Baty. Baty and Vientos -- both natural third basemen -- have been taking reps at first to ready themselves in case Alonso doesn't return.
Mark Vientos, Brett Baty adjusting to new reality that could shift them to first base
As long as Alonso remains a free agent, a path back to the Mets remains possible — even with Steve Cohen throwing cold water on the state of negotiations — but in the meantime Vientos and Baty are trying to make themselves in-house options to step into Polar Bear-sized shoes at first base.
A Creative Contract Between The Mets And Pete Alonso Would Be A Win-Win
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Mets’ last resort first baseman preparing to take over starting job
The Mets are taking a proactive approach this offseason as they brace for the possibility of Pete Alonso signing elsewhere.
Mets’ Steve Cohen made a Pete Alonso move right after ‘brutally honest’ comments
Mets owner Steve Cohen was “brutally honest” regarding negotiations with first baseman Pete Alonso’s camp at Amazin’ Day on ...
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Mets projected lineup without Pete Alonso moves breakout star to first base
The New York Mets may already have their Pete Alonso replacement in case he leaves. One of their breakout starts from 2024 ...
Projecting NY Mets' 2025 lineup with and without Pete Alonso in Queens
There remains two clear paths for the Mets with the start of spring training looming: one without Pete Alonso and one with ...
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Mets blockbuster trade idea would swap Jeff McNeil for $22.5 million veteran arm
When it comes to the starting rotation, though, the Mets have the opposite problem. They seemingly have a set idea of ...
"We’ve got options”: Mets manager Carlos Mendoza gives fans a reality-check on dropping Pete Alonso
The New York Mets decided to part ways with Pete Alonso after prolonged contract discussions. Manager Carlos Mendoza provides ...