NEW YORK — Third baseman Mark Vientos was out of the New York Mets’ lineup Sunday against the St. Louis Cardinals because of groin discomfort.
Vientos exited Saturday’s 3-0 victory over the Cardinals in the fifth, one inning after making a leaping grab to rob Brendan Donovan of a hit.
Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said Vientos was feeling a lot better Sunday.
Brett Baty started at third in the series finale and went 0 for 3 in New York’s 7-4 victory.
The 25-year-old Vientos is batting .167 with two home runs, six RBIs and a .