The team is calling up scorching-hot third base prospect Mark Vientos to the major leagues, The Post’s Jon Heyman confirmed.

Vientos is hitting .333 with 13 home runs through 38 games for Triple-A Syracuse.

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Meanwhile, the Mets are flailing offensively, averaging just over four runs per game, and sit at 20-23 after Tuesday night’s 8-5 loss to the Rays.

Vientos will likely see at-bats at DH and move into a platoon with Brett Baty. 

The Mets could not wait any longer.{ai:summary}<p>The Mets are calling up third base prospect Mark Vientos to the major leagues while struggling offensively. Vientos has been hitting .333 with 13 home runs in 38 games for Triple-A Syracuse. #sports</p>

Mets call up Mark Vientos as offensive struggles persist

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