The New York Mets didn’t just fall short in 2025 — they stumbled. An 83-79 finish left them staring at another October from the couch while other teams battled for glory. What stings most is how promising things once looked. In early June, they were leading the division and seemed destined for a playoff run. Then the bottom fell out.

Now, while the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers gear up for the World Series, the Mets are left to pick up the pieces. A return to contention in 2026 won’t come easy. It’ll take shrewd maneuvering, difficult goodbyes, and perhaps a few bold trades that reshape the roster entirely .

Jeff McNeil: The Versatile Veteran Who Could Be Dealt

Jeff McNeil has long been the kind of player every manager loves — reliable, adaptable, and quietly productive. In

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