Mendoza mentioned Jared Young and Joey Meneses — both of whom the Mets signed to minor-league contracts this offseason — as options at first base. Young, 29, is on the 40-man roster but boasts only 62 career MLB at-bats. Meneses, 32, is a .231 hitter in 1,114 MLB at-bats.

Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns said, "We also feel really good about the young players that are coming through our system that have the ability to play."

Speaking to reporters Saturday at the Mets' Amazin’ Day at Citi Field, Mark Vientos confirmed that he's been "taking reps" at first base and is preparing for a potential position change.