Mark Vientos

Francisco Alvarez and Mark Vientos proved again Tuesday in Texas that they're ready for the big moments.

After underperforming in the first two months of the season, the mood around the Mets — winners of six straight — is light and lively.

Vientos has applied a few lessons he picked up to his first sustained opportunity in the majors, and he's thriving because of it.

After another tough night, Carlos Mendoza made no assurances regarding Adrian Houser's role: "We gotta see what we got next."

The Mets think it's a good time to recall Vientos, a right-handed batter, because they anticipate seeing a batch of left-handers soon.

Vientos made a solid impression upon his return, both with his bat and with his demeanor: “Mark has handled himself very well."

Mark Vientos got tough news while utility man Zach Short experienced a 'crazy day' — and there are more decisions to come.

The Mets' newest free-agent acquisition loves to talk about hitting: “That’s my passion. That’s what I do.”

Though both sides appear open, Alvarez said there have been no progress on extension: "Right now, there is nothing."

Finding out whether Vientos can thrive at the major-league level should be a priority for the Mets. But are there better options for 2024?

Vientos is a swing player for the Mets going into next season. He's aiming to play himself into a regular role in 2024 with a strong finish.

After a winter spending spree that focused on pitching, the Mets would still like to add more.

Brett Baty, Mark Vientos and Francisco Álvarez proved crucial in a group of games that restored excitement to an otherwise dreary season.

“They're just tired of losing,” manager Buck Showalter said. “Sometimes it’s as simple as that.”

Through 38 games with Triple-A Syracuse this season, Vientos is batting .333 with 13 home runs and 37 RBIs.

The Mets haven't carried a rookie on their Opening Day roster since Andrés Giménez in 2020.

The Mets feel that both players are ready to play in the majors but still have some developmental benchmarks they need to reach.

Vientos, 23, was drafted in the second round of the 2017 MLB Draft out of American Heritage High School in Plantation, Fla.