Mark Vientos Addresses Trade Rumors Amid Uneven Playing Time

New York Mets corner infielder Mark Vientos, 25, addressed ongoing trade deadline rumors, stating his uneven playing time makes it "extremely difficult" to improve his performance. Despite hitting a grand slam and having a multi-hit night on Monday, Vientos entered Tuesday with a disappointing .230/.283/.372 batting line and seven home runs this season. With a crowded infield depth chart, Vientos, who believes management doesn't care about his feelings on playing time, is considered a potential trade candidate ahead of the July 31 deadline.