Mark Vientos expresses desire to remain with Mets amid contract uncertainty
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 4:12 AM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026

Mark Vientos spoke about his future with the New York Mets as a non-tender candidate this offseason. After two disappointing seasons, he aims to prove his worth in the final games of the year. Vientos previously enjoyed success but has struggled with injuries and performance in the last two seasons. He is arbitration-eligible for the first time, leaving the Mets with a crucial decision regarding his contract this winter. Interim manager Andy Green noted Vientos' potential, emphasizing the need for him to earn his playing time.
- •Vientos is arbitration-eligible but may be a non-tender candidate.
- •He has struggled with performance and injuries in recent seasons.
- •Vientos aims to showcase his abilities in the final eight games.
- •Interim manager Andy Green highlighted the need for Vientos to earn playing time.
- 4:12 AMYahoo Sports — Mark Vientos talks future as Mets' tender decision looms: 'I want to be a New York Met'
"After two straight down seasons, Mark Vientos talked about his future and desire to stay with the Mets as he becomes a non-tender candidate this offseason.
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