Mark Vientos hasn’t dazzled in his limited exposure to first base, but there is a measure of confidence within the organization he can handle the position if needed.
The Mets’ decision in recent days to move away from a reunion with Pete Alonso, after the slugging first baseman rejected the team’s last offer — a three-year deal in the $68 million to $70 million range, according to The Post’s Joel Sherman — has left Vientos as a prime candidate for a move across the infield this season.
Vientos’ first base experience includes 14 games in the major leagues and 70 in the minors.
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