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According to BetOnline.ag, the Mets have the second best odds to win the National League East at 9/5, behind only the Atlanta Braves. The Braves come in at 3/2 favorites, with the rest of the division as follows: Nationals (11/2), Marlins (15/2), Phillies (9/1).
The Mets have made the most drastic and notable improvements in the division, while the Braves have three key players from their recent years of success: Marcell Ozuna, Nick Markakis, and Tyler Flowers, all on the open market. They did sign Charlie Morton and Drew Smyly to round out their rotation.
The Nationals acquired Josh Bell and Kyle Schwarber, and the Marlins have been linked to the Red Sox with talks around Andrew Benintendi.
The Phillies have been quiet, with rumors they may look to unload some large contracts in hopes to bring back J.T. Realmuto.
