New York Mets slugging third baseman/DH Mark Vientos will begin a rehab assignment next week, per manager Carlos Mendoza.

New York Mets' Jared Young (29) gets excited about his first home run of the season with Brett Baty (7) during the first inning against the Chicago White Sox, Tuesday, May 27, 2025, in New York. Baty scored on Young's home run. AP

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David Stearns, the president of baseball operations for the Mets, said the front office considers pitching talent at the major league level sufficient to weather an injury to a starter.

The Mets' pitching depth has proven to be one of the team's greatest strengths early this season. But as they continue to weather injuries -- Kodai Senga's the latest \-\- they also have a trio of talented pitching prospects waiting in the wings.

The Mets have the best record in the National League with several key members set to return. Soon, the front office must make some tough decisions.

Danny Jansen hit a two-run homer to cap Tampa Bay's six-run sixth inning and the Rays came back to beat the Mets 7-5 on Friday night and snap New York's six-game winning streak. Mets starter Clay Holmes exited after five innings with a 5-1 lead, but Paul Blackburn was charged with four runs while giving up hits to four of the five batters he faced.

The Mets and Yankees have been the joint custodians of New York City’s rich baseball heritage for more than half a century. The Yanks have been around since 1903. The Mets began play 63 years ago after the departure of the Dodgers and Giants,

It doesn’t look like the Mets will be in the market for an ace at the deadline, but at some point they're going to hit a snag.

On Thursday, Stratton became the latest celebrity to uncork a wild first pitch while participating in the ceremonial event. Stratton took to the mound prior to the game between the New York Mets and the Washington Nationals on June 12.