New York Mets corner infielder Mark Vientos is in the midst of a disappointing season, one in which he's failed to build on last year's momentum. Predictably, Vientos has found himself the subject of recent trade rumors leading up to the July 31 deadline -- a dynamic he opted to talk about with reporters on Monday.

The Mets' Mark Vientos, right, celebrates with teammates Jeff McNeil and Brandon Nimmo after hitting a grand slam during the fifth inning of a game against the San Diego Padres on Monday in San Diego. Credit: AP/Gregory Bull

After getting robbed on a deep drive in the fourth inning, the Mets infielder left no doubt with his fifth-inning bomb.