The Mets just wrapped up a brutal 1-5 homestand and are currently in a stretch where they’ve dropped eight of their last nine games. But despite the ugly results, there are still strong indicators that this team is due for a positive offensive regression. From an expected statistical standpoint, the Mets are an outlier. They rank tenth in home runs, sixth in walks, 11th in fewest...
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Since Jose Siri fractured his tibia back in April, the Mets have had a glaring hole in center field. Tyrone Taylor, now a year-and-a-half into his tenure with the team, has provided strong defense with 1.8 defensive bWAR while ranking in the 90th and 81st percentiles for Outs Above Average in 2025 and 2024, respectively, but his bat has lagged behind with an 82 OPS+. Jeff McNeil has filled in...
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Jarren Duran, OF Position: OF Age: 28 (09/05/1996) 2025 Traditional Stats: 346 PA, .258/.312/.412/.724, 82 H, 5 HR, 38 RBI, 14 SB 2025 Advanced Stats: 97 wRC+, 24% K%, 6.1% BB%, .332 BABiP, .321 xwOBA, 1.0 fWAR, 1.4 bWAR, -3 OAA Rundown Jarren Duran is one of the most intriguing names in the lead-up to this year’s trade deadline. While it remains unlikely that the Red Sox move him, Duran...
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Mark Vientos homered in the series finale against the White Sox in an otherwise forgettable game for the Mets. It was only his sixth home run of the season—a surprising total for a player known for his raw power. While the overall results have been solid, Vientos has yet to repeat the success from a season ago. Following a rough first six games of the season, Vientos has been an above-average...
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