The New York Mets enter this offseason with a strange mix of clarity and uncertainty, the kind that front offices quietly dread. Some pieces are locked into place, and everyone around the league knows it. Francisco Alvarez is the long-term catcher. Francisco Lindor isn’t going anywhere. Juan Soto, the newest face of the franchise and a perennial MVP candidate, will anchor right field for years. Beyond that core, though, the Mets are staring at a depth chart filled with moving parts and difficult decisions, at least on the position player side.

A Lineup Filled With Pros, Cons, and Possibilities

The Mets believe Jeff McNeil should be part of the solution. On paper, he’s the everyday second baseman for the 2026 campaign, a steady veteran with a history of contact skill and sneaky defensive

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