Mets’ Mark Vientos Suffers Hand Fracture After Hit-by-Pitch, Headverts to Injured Listing

New York Mets third baseman Mark Vientos is headed to the injured checklist after struggling a fracture in his proper hand throughout Thursday’s 7-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals.

Mark Vientos Suffers Fracture

The harm occurred after Vientos was hit by a pitch within the second inning, including one other setback to a troublesome season for the younger slugger. Vientos was beginning at third base when Royals pitcher Michael Wacha hit him with a 92 mph fastball, ESPN reported.

After being struck, Vientos instantly confirmed ache and walked towards foul territory earlier than falling to his knees.The Mets coaching employees checked on him, and though he remained within the recreation briefly, he was eliminated after the inning.

Mets interim supervisor Andy Green confirmed after the sport that Vientos can be positioned on the injured checklist. The workforce continues to be evaluating the complete extent of the harm and has not introduced whether or not surgical procedure will probably be wanted.

“It’s going to be an IL placement, and he’s still being evaluated right now,” Green mentioned.

A.J. Ewing Steps Up After Vientos Injury

The harm comes throughout a difficult season for Vientos, who has struggled to seek out consistency on the plate. He is hitting .211 with 11 residence runs and 35 RBIs in 73 video games this season, posting an OPS of .644. His taking part in time had lately been restricted principally to matchups in opposition to left-handed pitchers because the Mets adjusted their lineup.

With Vientos unavailable, the Mets could take a look at choices from Triple-A Syracuse, together with lately demoted infielder Ronny Mauricio.

During Thursday’s recreation, New York turned to rookie A.J. Ewing, who moved from middle subject to second base after Vientos exited. Ewing’s defensive flexibility helped the workforce handle the adjustments.

“He was our safety net,” Green mentioned whereas praising Ewing’s skill to deal with totally different positions.

According to the NY Post, Ewing additionally confirmed pleasure about taking part in second base, a place he performed whereas rising up. “I was excited to go out there,” he mentioned. “I wish I got a ground ball.”

The Mets later adjusted their defensive alignment, shifting gamers across the subject to complete the sport.

The workforce additionally acquired a lift from Tyrone Taylor, who hit a game-tying residence run throughout a five-run fifth inning that helped safe the win.

For Vientos, this marks his third main league injured checklist stint. He beforehand missed time due to a left wrist harm in 2023 and a proper hamstring pressure in 2025.