Carlos Mendoza’s decisions could put the New York Mets postseason at risk.
The Venezuelan manager of the Mets is on the ropes and hanging by a thread to qualify for the 2025 MLBplayoffs.
Carlos Mendoza’s decisions could put the Mets’ postseason at risk
The New York Mets’ third base choice is on the ropes as Mark Vientos continues to struggle. In a stage of necessary triumph, Carlos Mendoza keeps Mark Viento at third base despite his struggles instead of Brett Baty, whose defense throughout the season has thrived like a Gold Glove, while Vientos’ defense has been a burden, and Carlos Mendoza’s decision again haunted the New York Mets in their crucial series against the Chicago Cubs.
In the bottom of the fifth inning, Mark Vientos did not attack a ground ball well with a runner on third base, and threw the ball poorly to first base where Pete Alonso could not save him by fielding the throw.
Mets’ decision to play Mark Vientos over Brett Baty causes controversy
After the game, New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza did not hold back when asked about Mark Vientos’ defense, saying: “They’re routine plays. At this level, you expect those plays to be made. We just have to be better.”
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