The New York Mets needed a spark, and Mark Vientos has suddenly become the fire that reignited their offense.

In 2024, Vientos captured attention with 27 home runs, a 132 wRC+, and clutch postseason heroics that carried the Mets deep.

This year, however, his bat went quiet for months, leaving fans wondering if his breakout campaign had been a fleeting illusion.

By the All-Star break, Vientos carried just an 80 wRC+, a steep fall from grace that made his future seem uncertain.

Patience is often rare in today’s game, but the Mets never fully gave up on Vientos despite his frustrating start.

They kept him in the mix, trusting the same raw power that once made him a postseason weapon would resurface eventually.

The decision looks brilliant now. Vientos has rediscovered his swing, and the

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