6 Mets players who could be off the roster by June 1

5) Mark Vientos

If Brett Baty makes this list, so does Mark Vientos, The two don’t necessarily need to share a roster spot together. Vientos’ recent promotion should have him in a bit of a lead over Baty. The only advantage Baty has is the extra trust in playing defense and the fact that most pitchers are born right-handed.

Vientos runs into a couple of the same problems as Stewart. More of a true DH than an actual position player, the absence of regular appearances as the DH will get in his way of staying with the club. It’s a big reason why he didn’t make the Opening Day roster. Foolishly, it’s why the Mets didn’t have much use for him last season either. Can you believe Daniel Vogelbach lasted the whole year with the team?

Vientos has taken advantage since being recalled. The defense hasn’t been impressive but a pair of multi-hit games has given the offense a much-needed boost. It’s just shameful they’re blowing games in other ways.

Fans can argue Vientos has earned a longer leash and should remain on the MLB roster over Baty. It’s complicated because there is a sacrifice in choosing Vientos over Baty. There is one with carrying both, too.

Coming into the year, there were some who preferred Baty and some who preferred Vientos. Everyone just wants one of these young players to be the unquestioned third baseman.

Prediction: In the absence of a slew of lefty starters, the Mets send Mark Vientos back to the minors. He rejoins the club sometime in June.