Mark Vientos’ return is looming. That will mean more competition for Brett Baty to remain a regular in the lineup. And an increased likelihood Ronny Mauricio is sent back down to the minors. Each homered and was a rare bright spot for the Mets in an otherwise dreary 8-4 loss to the Rays on Saturday afternoon at Citi Field.

After being swept for the first time in three games, the Mets will travel to Atlanta to face the Braves as they try to get back on track.

Brett Baty drills a 115.6 mph solo home run to right field that ties the game at one in the 3rd inning

NEW YORK — Mets infielder Brett Baty exited Sunday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays. In the moment, with the Mets trailing 6-0, it looked like Mets manager Carlos Mendoza was trying to spark something, pinch-hitting Ronny Mauricio in Baty’s place.

Atlanta has never exactly been a place where the Mets have played their best baseball, and we’ll find out this week if last October’s dramatic finish to the regular season at Truist