Mets Place Mark Vientos on IL, Zack Short Returns in Roster Shuffle

The Mets have made significant roster changes ahead of their matchup against the Red Sox, highlighted by the unfortunate news of Mark Vientos officially being placed on the injured list due to a right hand fracture. This injury was anticipated after Vientos exited Thursday’s game in the second inning following a hard hit by a pitch.

Manager Andy Green confirmed that the fracture aligns with what the team had feared, leaving Vientos’s timeline for recovery uncertain. While it remains to be seen if surgery will be necessary, it is clear that the young infielder will be sidelined for an extended period.

In a corresponding move to fill the gap left by Vientos, the Mets have selected infielder Zack Short to join the major league roster. Short previously appeared in three games for the Mets this season but was designated for assignment after Francisco Lindor’s return.

Additionally, the Mets have designated right-handed pitcher Dan Hammer for assignment after just one game with the team. On a more positive note, Tobias Myers has been recalled to the big leagues after being optioned prior to Thursday’s game. However, Myers has faced challenges recently, having allowed at least one run in each of his last ten major league outings.

Note: This recap is an independently written summary based on publicly available reporting.