The New York Mets missed the postseason, to much disappointment of their fans. Mets players were just as disappointed with their season, but unlike fans, they have to deal with the harsh reality of being a professional athlete.

Sports betting has become a prevalent part of modern fandom. Unfortunately, at times, athletes catch more heat nowadays than ever before for poor outings. Between social media and fans having access to direct message players, athletes are subject to some harsh comments. Ryne Stanek was one of those players.

In an interview with the New York Post , Stanek revealed that he was often subject to death threats and harsh comments after poor outings.

“I get death threats all the time — every day,” Stanek said, according to the New York Post's Ryan Dunleavy. “It’s not

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