Mets' Mark Vientos exits game after hand injury against Royals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 6:05 PM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
Mark Vientos left the Mets' game against the Royals on July 9 after being hit in the right hand by a pitch from Michael Wacha. He initially stayed in the game to run the bases but was removed shortly after. This prompted A.J. Ewing to switch to second base, while Tyrone Taylor took Vientos' place in the lineup. Vientos, who has primarily played first base and designated hitter this season, has been struggling offensively with a.211 batting average. Updates regarding his condition are anticipated.
- •Mark Vientos exited after being hit in hand during at-bat.
- •A.J. Ewing moved to second base following the injury.
- •Tyrone Taylor replaced Vientos in the batting order.
- •Vientos has a.211 batting average with 11 home runs this season.
- •Outfield players Francisco Lindor and Jorge Polanco were available off the bench.
- 6:05 PMYahoo Sports — Mark Vientos exits Thursday after hit in hand. How does it impact Mets?
"Mark Vientos' abrupt exit on Thursday afternoon set off a chain reaction of positional changes for the Mets.
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