Vientos Out, Ewing Steps In | New York Mets News

Mark Vientos goes down again with a fractured hand after a fastball, hitting a snag in his already inconsistent season—mostly facing lefties. With him sidelined, the team’s scrambling: Ronny Mauricio’s back in the mix, but A.J. Ewing gets the spotlight at second, showcasing his defensive chops and earning praise as a “safety net.” The lineup shuffle lasts six innings before Francisco Lindor steps in at shortstop, a temporary fix. Meanwhile, Dedniel Núñez and Luis Robert Jr. continue rehab, and Marcus Semien’s hip flexor recovery is still in flux—managing injuries and lineup shifts is the name of the game. 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/1b0cd842c61df087