Vientos returns to Mets' lineup after missing 2 games with groin discomfort

NEW YORK (AP) — Third baseman Mark Vientos was back in the New York Mets' lineup Tuesday night against Philadelphia after missing two games due to groin discomfort.

Vientos left Saturday’s 3-0 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals in the fifth, one inning after making a leaping catch. Brett Baty played third on Sunday and Monday.

With the first-place Mets facing Phillies left-hander Cristopher Sánchez in the middle game of their series, Vientos returned to the cleanup spot in the batting order.

“Just been taking care of it, recovering, and stick to that process. So, it feels good,” Vientos said following a 5-1 victory that extended New York’s winning streak to six games.

The 25-year-old Vientos entered hitting .167 with two home runs, six RBIs and a .565 OPS. He was 0 for 13 against lefties this season and 1 for 22 with runners in scoring position — although he went deep last Thursday and Friday for his first two homers of the year.

But he improved all those numbers with a two-out RBI double off Sánchez in the first inning.

“It's crazy. It doesn't feel different at all. I feel like I've been doing the same thing. I'm just finding holes now," Vientos said. "I think that's the hardest part about this game is just not getting away from yourself, no matter if you have results or not.”

Then he turned in a difficult defensive play in the second that saved at least one run — aided by a tough scoop from first baseman Pete Alonso.

“I gave him a big hug right after that,” Vientos said with a smile. “He gets underappreciated for how good he is over there.”

Vientos had a breakout season in 2024, hitting .266 with 27 homers, 71 RBIs and an .837 OPS. He added five home runs during the playoffs and set a Mets postseason record with 14 RBIs as New York reached the National League Championship Series.

Left fielder Brandon Nimmo was rested against the lefty, with the Mets in a stretch of 13 straight games without an off day. José Azócar started in Nimmo’s place and batted ninth.

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New York Mets' Mark Vientos (27), José Azocar (28), Juan Soto (22) and Luisangel Acuña (2) celebrates with teammates after a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

New York Mets' Mark Vientos, left, slides past Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto, right, to score on a single by Luis Torrens of a baseball game Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

New York Mets' Mark Vientos (27) hits an RBI double during the second inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

New York Mets' Brandon Nimmo (9) celebrates in the dugout after scoring during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Athletics, Sunday, April 13, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Sara Nevis)

New York Mets Brandon Nimmo (9) celebrates his leaping catch against the St. Louis Cardinals during Cardinals' Jordan Walker's ball, resulting in Walker flying out during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, April 20, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis)

New York Mets' Brandon Nimmo (9) catches St. Louis Cardinals' Jordan Walker (18) ball, resulting in Walker flying out, during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, April 20, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis)

New York Mets' Tyrone Taylor (15) celebrates with teammates Mark Vientos (27), Brandon Nimmo (9) and Luisangel Acuña (2) after a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Thursday, April 17, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

New York Mets' Mark Vientos (27) gestures after hitting an RBI double during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Monday, April 14, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

New York Mets' Mark Vientos hits a home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Friday, April 18, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

New York Mets' Mark Vientos (27) celebrates in the dugout after scoring during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Athletics Sunday, April 13, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Sara Nevis)

NEW YORK (AP) — Uncertainty continues to hang over the latest round of financial results and forecasts for companies both big and small as they try to navigate a global trade system severely shaken by a shift in U.S. policy.

Roughly half of the companies in the S&P 500 have reported their latest quarterly financial results, but the focus has been on how they will adjust to tariffs and any change in consumers’ behavior. Here’s a look a what companies are saying about tariffs and the potential impact:

General Motors expects tariffs to inflict between $4 billion and $5 billion in damage to its revenue for the year.

Auto companies like General Motors have operations spread out throughout North America, with auto parts and assembly steps often crossing multiple borders before a car is produced.

The company said that it expects full-year adjusted earnings before interest and taxes in a range of $10 billion to $12.5 billion. That’s down from a previous range of $13.7 billion to $15.7 billion.

President Donald Trump signed executive orders Tuesday to relax some of his 25% tariffs on automobiles and auto parts.

Harley-Davidson withdrew its financial forecast for the year because of uncertainty over tariffs and the economy.

The iconic motorcycle maker is facing an impact from 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, along with other broader tariffs. It said it is focusing on productivity measures, supply chain management and cost controls to help deal with the impact from tariffs. The company gets just under 70% of its revenue from within the U.S., according to FactSet. That leaves a large chunk of its revenue exposed to retaliatory tariffs from other nations.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is asking the Trump administration for some relief on tariffs, particularly for small businesses that are the most affected.

The group is the world’s largest business federation and represents 3 million businesses of all sizes. In a letter to Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent, Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, U.S. Chamber CEO Suzanne Clark said the group agrees with many of President Trump’s policy goals, but said tariffs take time to work, and in the interim small businesses are being endangered by higher costs and a disrupted supply chain.

The Chamber is calling for automatic exclusions for any small business importer. It also wants to establish a process for businesses to apply for exclusions if they can show American employment is at risk from the tariffs, and asking for exclusions for all products that cannot be produced in the United States or are not readily available.

“Whether it is coffee, bananas, cocoa, minerals or numerous other products, the reality is certain things just can’t be produced in the United States,” said Clark. Providing some exclusions could help “stave off a recession,” she added.

Hershey reaffirmed its financial forecasts for the year, which include assessments for tariff expenses as they currently stand.

The chocolate maker estimates the current tariff expenses to range from about $15 million to $20 million in the second quarter. Hershey and other chocolate makers are already dealing with cocoa supply issues that have helped push prices higher. More than 70% of the global cocoa supply comes from West Africa and the region has been dealing with stressed and damaged crops for years.

Church & Dwight slashed its financial forecasts for the year as it faces the impact from tariffs and a potential slowdown in consumer spending.

The maker of Arm & Hammer and other household and personal care products now expects earnings to range from flat to 2% growth. It previously forecast earnings growth of up to 8%.

It estimated that its tariff exposure over the next 12 months is about $190 million. The company hopes to reduce that exposure by up to 80% with several measures, including no longer sourcing Waterpik flossers from China for the U.S. market. It will also potentially shut down or sell some of its brands.

Becton Dickinson trimmed its earnings forecast for the year to account for a tariffs currently in effect.

The medical device maker and supplies company expects earnings between $14.06 and $14.34 per share and that includes a 25 cents-per-share tariff impact. But the company has not estimated the potential costs of any delayed or threatened tariffs.

“Obviously, the situation remains extremely fluid,” said Chief Financial Officer Christopher DelOrefice, in a conference call with analysts. “We will see how the next few months play out as it relates to further tariff rates.”

McDonald’s, like other fast-food operations and restaurants, is dealing with the economic uncertainty fueled by the tariffs.

The company reported that store traffic fell further than expected during the first quarter. Sales at locations open at least a year in the U.S. slumped 3.6%, marking the biggest decline for the company since 2020, when a pandemic shuttered stores and restaurants.

“We believe McDonald’s can weather these difficult conditions better than most,” said CEO Chris Kempczinski, in a conference call with investors. “However, we’re not immune to the volatility in the industry or the pressures that our consumers are facing.”

AP writers Michelle Chapman, Mae Anderson and Dee-Ann Durbin contributed to this report.

FILE - The General Motors logo is displayed at the General Motors Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly plant in Hamtramck, Mich., Jan. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)