Mets’ Mark Vientos belts homer to snap out of slump as regular season nears

Observations from Mets spring training Saturday:

Veintos lives

Mark Vientos, who began the day 1-for-31 in the Grapefruit League, homered as part of the 3-1 split-squad victory over the Nationals in West Palm Beach, Fla.

Mark Vientos, hitting earlier in spring training, belts a homer in the Mets’ 7-5 spring training loss to the Astros on March 21, 2026 in Port St. Lucie. Getty Images

Wide right

Jorge Polanco committed a throwing error in the eighth inning of the 7-5 exhibition loss to the Astros in Port St. Lucie.

Polanco threw behind the pitcher covering first base.

Caught my eye

Marcus Semien had a 3-for-3 performance against the Astros and raised his OPS this spring to .700.

Sunday’s schedule

David Peterson will get the start for the Grapefruit League finale in Jupiter, Fla., against the Marlins.