The MLB season is rapidly approaching September, but the games keep coming, and that is especially important for the New York Mets, who are trying to find something positive after what has been a frustrating and disappointing year.
While the final stretch of the season may not carry the same excitement as a playoff push, it gives players a valuable opportunity to prove their worth and build momentum heading into the next campaign. One player looking to make an impact before the year ends is Mark Vientos, who has been sidelined since early July because of a hand injury.
Ahead of the Mets’ series against the Chicago White Sox, an important update emerged regarding Vientos’ recovery and potential return.
Mark Vientos Begins Rehab Assignment With Double-A Binghamton
According to multiple reports, including MLB’s official transaction tracker, Vientos is set to begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Binghamton as he works his way back from injury.
The 26-year-old slugger has been out since shortly before the All-Star break after suffering a fracture in his right hand. The plan is for him to spend at least several days with Binghamton before potentially returning to the Mets lineup next week.
Before landing on the injured list, Vientos was having a difficult season offensively. He posted a .211/.256/.388 slash line with 11 home runs and 35 RBIs over 254 plate appearances.
After emerging as one of New York’s biggest breakout stories in 2024, Vientos has struggled to find the same consistency this season. However, the Mets have remained committed to his development and continue to provide opportunities for him to rediscover his power stroke.
A Look at Mark Vientos’ Mets Career
Vientos has spent parts of five MLB seasons with New York since making his debut in 2022.
His first two seasons were limited, as he appeared in only 16 games as a rookie and 65 games in 2023 while struggling to establish himself at the plate.
Then came his breakout campaign in 2024. In 111 games, Vientos exploded for 27 home runs and produced a 134 OPS+, showing why the Mets viewed him as a key piece of their future lineup.
However, maintaining that production has been a challenge. In 2025, he hit 17 home runs while batting .233 and posted a below-average OPS+.
This season has been another step backward, with Vientos recording a -1.2 bWAR across 73 games while trying to find his rhythm.
Despite the recent struggles, his career power numbers remain impressive. Vientos has launched 65 home runs in 386 career games and owns a .716 lifetime OPS across 1,328 at-bats.
With September approaching, his return could provide the Mets with one final opportunity to evaluate his role moving forward. If Vientos can regain the form that made him a breakout star in 2024, he could enter the offseason as one of New York’s most important comeback candidates.