The New York Mets are currently just half a game away from first place in their division, despite significant challenges at the third base position throughout the season. Mark Vientos, Brett Baty, and Ronny Mauricio have all contributed at third base, although Vientos has been sidelined since June 2 with a hamstring injury. He has the most at-bats there with 151, followed by Baty with 109 and Mauricio with 39.

Vientos holds a .230/.298/.380 batting line with six home runs and 21 RBIs in 53 games, Baty trails with a .223/.271/.402 line, featuring eight homers and 27 RBIs over 59 games, while Mauricio has a .224/.274/.414 line in 17 games. Manager Carlos Mendoza mentioned the possibility of keeping all three players on the roster, particularly with Vientos returning soon. The team is considering utilizing Vientos at the designated hitter position when Jesse Winker returns from injury.