Mark Vientos hits three home runs during rehab assignment for Triple-A Syracuse

Mark Vientos recorded three home runs on Sunday while playing for Triple-A Syracuse against the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs. The performance contributed to an 8-0 victory for Syracuse, which featured a combined no-hitter from six pitchers. Vientos has been on the injured list since July 10 due to a hand fracture and has accumulated five home runs over the past week. His status for a return to the New York Mets remains subject to his ongoing performance and the current production of other roster players. Before his injury, Vientos struggled during his 73 big league appearances this season, batting.211 with 11 home runs and 35 RBI. The team has not announced a specific date for his activation to the major league roster.

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