The 2024 season was supposed to be a launching pad for New York Mets third baseman Mark Vientos. After years of being one of the organization's top power-hitting prospects, he finally put it all together at the big-league level. His breakout year, where he posted an impressive .838 OPS, secured his place in the Mets' lineup and seemed to solidify his future as a cornerstone of the franchise. It was a season defined by clutch hits and a bat that seemed unstoppable at times.
Fast forward a year, and the story has undergone a complete transformation. The promise of 2024 has been replaced by the perplexing struggles of 2025.