MLB.com’s Anthony DiComo reports Mark Vientos suffered a bone fracture on a hit-by-pitch in Thursday’s game against the Royals.
He’s “obviously going to miss weeks” per DiComo. Vientos has struggled this year, hitting .211/.253/.388 with 11 homers — and just .169/.215/.297 in 158 plate appearances against right-handers. The Mets may do the simple thing and add Ronny Mauricio back to the roster here for the weekend, but it’s possible they’ll look for a replacement first baseman.