Mets Roster Shifts and Rising Stars | New York Mets News

The Mets are in flux as injuries and roster moves reshape the lineup. Jorge Polanco returns but is limited to DH duties to protect his Achilles, while Ronny Mauricio gets sent down to make room. Mark Vientos is sidelined with a broken hand, opening the door for Jared Young and Eric Wagaman at first base, with Zack Short filling Vientos’ spot without much success at the plate. The outfield shines: Juan Soto dominates with RBIs and walks, though his defense is inconsistent. A.J. Ewing and Carson Benge are breakout stars, leading the team in hits and on-base percentage, and are Rookie of the Year contenders. Meanwhile, Bo Bichette’s slump and Lindor’s shaky defense have cost the team, while Tyrone Taylor delivers unexpected power and both catchers are drawing trade interest. Brett Baty continues to contribute with solid production. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1c0db468e8d74f97