Morning Briefing: Mark Vientos to Represent Nicaragua in WBC
Good morning, Mets fans!
Mark Vientos will represent Nicaragua at the upcoming World Baseball Classic. Vientos was born in Connecticut and went to high school in Florida, but his mom was born in Nicaragua while his dad was born in the Dominican Republic. Notable players who represented Nicaragua in the 2023 WBC include Jonathan Loáisiga and Erasmo Ramírez.
Mark Vientos (27) Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images
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