Vientos Injury Halts Mets Trade Plans | New York Mets News

Mets infielder Mark Vientos got hit by a pitch and fractured a bone in his hand, sidelining him for weeks—just as the team was eyeing a trade deadline move. Already struggling at the plate with a .211 average and .253 OBP, Vientos’ injury complicates their rebuilding efforts and pushes any potential deals to after the season. With GM David Stearns weighing options and rookie Ronny Mauricio possibly stepping in, the Mets face mounting pressure as a looming lockout looms on the horizon. 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/b6603057d665f502