Carlos Mendoza and the New York Mets came away with a hard-fought win over the Dodgers in a game that stretched into the 10th inning—but it may have come at a cost. Mark Vientos was seen grabbing the back of his leg (hamstring), raising concern about a potential injury.
While nothing has been officially confirmed, Mendoza said Vientos would undergo a full round of testing with the Mets’ staff. “He’s going through all the tests with the training staff,” Mendoza said. “It’s the hamstring, obviously. It didn’t look good, so he’s going through all the testing. We gotta wait and see.”
The moment occurred in the 10th inning when Vientos appeared to pull up while running to first base, visibly in discomfort. If he’s forced to miss time, the Mets would be without a player hitting .230 on the MLB season.
Who Could Replace Vientos in the Lineup?
Mendoza was asked about potential replacements if Vientos ends up sidelined. One name brought up was Ronny Mauricio, but the Mets manager said any such decision would involve a discussion with president of baseball operations David Stearns.
“I gotta talk to David [Stearns] here. I just got back from the training room and we’ll have those conversations,” Mendoza said after the Mets’ Game 1 win over the Dodgers.
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What Would the Mets Lose Without Vientos?
Losing Vientos wouldn’t just mean losing their starting third baseman—it would also mean losing the team’s fifth-most productive hitter in terms of total hits. Vientos has logged 43 hits in 187 at-bats, scored 22 runs, and is one of only a handful of Mets players with at least 20 runs this season. He’s also chipped in 6 home runs and 21 RBIs in 2025.
