Andy Green emphasizes challenge for Mark Vientos upon IL return

Mark Vientos is approaching a return from the injured list, but interim manager Andy Green stated that his role with the Mets will depend on his performance as well as that of the other players on the roster. Vientos, who has struggled in a recent rehab stint, is returning from a fractured hand. The Mets’ roster, which includes other prominent players, complicates his path to more at-bats. Green reiterated the importance of Vientos taking advantage of any opportunities he gets to prove his worth.

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