Locked On Mets

Mark Vientos' future with the New York Mets hangs in the balance after a disappointing 2025 season.  The third baseman who dazzled in the 2024 playoffs with five home runs now finds himself potentially on the trade block, raising questions about whether the Mets should cash in on his remaining value or bet on his upside.Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down Vientos' roller-coaster tenure with the Mets, from his breakout 2024 campaign (.266/.322/.516, 27 homers) to his 2025 struggles (.233/.289/.413).  The analysis explores potential trade destinations, including the White Sox, Cardinals, and Rays, with mock deals involving Luis Robert, Wilson Contreras, and Yandy Diaz.  Finkelstein examines whether teams would value Vientos' four years of team control and 30-40 home run potential despite defensive limitations at third base and first base.The episode weighs trading Vientos against keeping him as Pete Alonso's potential replacement or DH partner, considering how new hitting coaches Jeff Albert and Troy Snicker migh