Mets Thoughts

3 Up, 3 Down: Mets Use Big Bats To Avoid LA Sweep

The New York Mets managed to salvage something from their series against the Dodgers. After dropping the first two games at Citi Field, the Mets used some clutch hitting and big hits to take the series finale and avoid the season sweep. As a result, the Mets snapped a three-game losing streak. However, they are still 18 games below .500 with a 44-62 record. With that, let’s recap...

The Most Intriguing Mets’ 2026 Draft Picks

The 2026 MLB Draft is complete, and likely the Mets’ chances of going to the postseason too. However, 2026 hasn’t all been bad. One of the most exciting storylines has been the emergence of players like Carson Benge, AJ Ewing and Zac Thornton. The Mets find themselves looking to get younger. They now have a whole new crop of players entering the farm system. Let’s take a look...

Robert Slugs Second Homer in Four Games Since Returning

Luis Robert Jr. may have a worthy trade pitch. While the Mets’ dreams of a full, healthy season for Robert died in April, the 28-year-old Robert is showing he still has some thump in his bat. Robert slugged a solo homer off of the Dodgers’ Roki Sasaki on Friday, his second bomb in four games since returning from an extended stint on the injured list. Robert’s contract runs through 2026 with a...

2026 Trade Profile: Luis Robert Jr.

Luis Robert Jr. Age: 28 (8/3/97) Position: CF  Bats/Throws: R/R 2026 Stats: .211/.306/.337/.642, 3 HR, 9 RBI, 11 R, 3 2B, 2 SB, 2 CS, 22 SO, 13 BB, 108 PA, 27 G 2026 Advanced Stats: 0.0 fWAR, 79 OPS+, 84 wRC+, 20.4 K%, 12.0 BB%, .243 BABIP, .322 xwOBA Contract: 2027 team option for $20 million, can be bought out for $2 million Rundown The Mets dealt Luisangel Acuña and minor league pitcher...

3 Up 3 Down: Defense Costs Mets In Milwaukee

The New York Mets ultimately beat themselves in Milwaukee. Losing two out of three to the Brewers, the Mets only had themselves to blame for dropping the series. Sloppy defense, bad pitching, and a lack of clutch hitting ultimately doomed them in two of the three games. Fine margins are often the difference between winning and losing baseball games. And this team just isn’t doing the small...

Trade Profile: Luke Weaver, RP

Luke Weaver, RHP Position: Relief Pitcher Age: 32 (8/21/93) 2026 Stats: 2-1, 1.98 ERA, 0.80 WHIP, 41 IP, 43 SO, 11 BB, 3 HR, SV, 2 BSV, 39 G 2026 Advanced Stats: 1.1 fWAR, 2.80 xERA, 212 ERA+, 2.84 FIP, 3.51 xFIP, 27.4 K%, 7.0 BB%, .152 BAA, .192 BABIP Rundown Weaver hasn’t allowed an earned run since April 30, a span of 29 innings. He would be a good addition to any team looking for...

Peralta’s Mets Tenure Winds Down With Another Dud

Different Monday, same result. The professional baseball team from Flushing, Queens, lost to the Milwaukee Brewers, 8-3. It was a quiet night offensively even though the lineup returned to full strength following the return of Cuban centerfielder, Luis Robert Jr.. The biggest concern was another dud from the supposed front-line starter the Mets acquired from these same Brewers in January. Freddy...

What Draft Strategy Did the Mets Settle On?

Previously, MMO broke down the different strategies the Mets could utilize in the draft as they got creative with their limited signing bonus pool. They could have gone heavy into prep players as the Braves did; they could have gone under slot early and signed a single player to a higher slot like the Red Sox did with Martin Shelar; and they could have focused on floating down pitchers who...

The 2026 Mets Were Doomed From The Start

The Mets’ 2026 season had an inauspicious start. On February 10, David Stearns gave his first press conference of the young season, a campaign still full of hope and naive optimism. At the start, Stearns seemed terse and hesitant in front of the media scrum. By setting the tone with a grim “so, a couple pieces of news,” it was clear something was amiss. The unwelcome surprise...

3 Up, 3 Down: Mets Come Out Of Break Strong

It was a winning start for the New York Mets post-All-Star break. In Philadelphia for a three-game series, the Mets took two out of three from the Phillies. As has been the case throughout this season, it wasn’t always perfect or pretty. However, while series wins don’t matter all that much now, it was nice to see some things click, especially in a dominant performance on Sunday to...

2026 Trade Profile: Brooks Raley

Unfortunately, the Mets look like they will be sellers this deadline and it is expected at least all of their rentals will be moved. Brooks Raley, as a left-handed leverage reliever, may be one of their most valuable assets. Brooks Raley Position: Reliever Bats/Throws: L/L Age: 38 (June 29, 1988) 2026 Traditional Stats: 40 G, 35.2 IP, 2.02 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 0 S, 27 H, 37 SO, 14 BB 2026 Advanced...

2026 Trade Profile: Freddy Peralta

Freddy Peralta, SP Position: Starter Bats/Throws: R/R Age: 30 (June 4, 1996) 2026 Traditional Stats: 20 GS, 104.1 IP, 4.66 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, 104 SO, 44 BB 2026 Advanced Stats: 90 ERA+, 22.3 K%, 9.4% BB%, 3.82 xERA, 4.38 FIP, 4.25 xFIP, 0.2 bWAR, 1.2 fWAR Contract Status: Free Agent, $8 million 2026 contract Rundown At the start of June, Freddy Peralta had a 3.63 ERA and 1.32 WHIP. Across his next...

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