It has been a tough season for New York Mets' slugger Mark Vientos, to say the least. Despite hitting home runs in two consecutive games, Vientos' stat line on

As the Mets ventured around the Little League complex early Sunday ahead of the Little League Classic, Mark Vientos hesitated. Was he going to slide down the famous hill at Lamade Field? Vientos had always wanted to as a kid,

Coming into the season, the New York Mets had a plethora of young infielders with high upside. While their production hasn't been consistent, they have all show

Mark Vientos sent the Mets to a 7-3 win over the Mariners on Sunday night in the Major League Baseball Little League Classic.

Mark Vientos crushes a two-run home run to left field, increasing the Mets' lead to 5-0 in the top of the 3rd inning

The decision to hold onto him was curious, and looks even worse in hindsight considering his usage or lack thereof. Vientos is out of the Mets' lineup for a fourth straight game on Thursday. He has not appeared in any of the previous three off the bench,

Montas entered Thursday with a 3-2 record and a 6.38 ERA over eight appearances, including seven starts. His lone relief appearance came last Saturday in Milwaukee when the Mets used an opener in front of Montas, who then surrendered three runs (one earned) in three innings.