After a breakout season in 2024 where he mashed 27 home runs and posted a formidable .838 OPS, New York Mets slugger Mark Vientos entered the 2025 campaign with high expectations. However, the first half of the season was a struggle, as he failed to replicate the power and productivity that made him a key fixture in the lineup. The dip in performance led to a great deal of speculation, with many wondering if the Mets might consider trading him at the deadline to a team like the Chicago White Sox in a potential deal for star outfielder Luis Robert Jr.
NY Mets slugger has turned a corner, but one hole in his offensive game remains
