If you’ve been watching the Mets this season, you know the drill: flashes of brilliance followed by gut-punch collapses that make you question whether this team is playing baseball or auditioning for a soap opera. With Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor carrying talent but not always results, the front office faces some tough questions. Sometimes, sheer star power isn’t enough when October rolls around, and the Mets have shown exactly why. But there are some moves they can make.

Fix the bullpen

The 2025 New York Mets bullpen has been a persistent nightmare, with a 3.95 ERA ranking 15th in MLB. Since June 12, their ERA has ballooned to 5.06, reflecting 28 blown saves and a 58.2% success rate. Ryan Helsley, acquired at the trade deadline, posted a disastrous 10.29 ERA across 17 appearances

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