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 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...
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...
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...
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...
Here we are, halfway through the season. A time to reflect on all that has happened in the first half of the season. This season – once again – has not started the way we wanted, or expected, it to. If you don’t want to think back on the past few months, don’t worry, we here at MMO will do it for you. Here’s what we think are the biggest first half surprises and...
Things have not gone well for the Mets, that is not a secret. They are 40-57 and in second-to-last place in the National League. But that does not mean everything this year has gone wrong. In a season where it is very easy to focus on the negative – and trust me, we have done that plenty – let’s take a look at some of the positives. The Young Core is Forming Since Steve Cohen...
In a season full of frustration and underperformance, the Mets’ outfield has by far been the highlight of the year. Juan Soto has been doing what he does best, and the Mets’ rookie phenoms have more than held their own during their first half in the bigs. Although much of the Mets’ front office moves over the past year have been panned, giving Carson Benge and A.J. Ewing plenty of runway...
Tyrone Taylor, OF Position: Outfielder Bats/Throws: R/R Age: 32 (January 22, 1994) 2026 Stats: 119 PA, .217/.248/.417/.655, 26 H, 6 HR, 17 RBI, 14 R, 6 BB, 23 K 2026 Advanced Stats: 82OPS+, 82 wRC+, 17.8% K, 3.9% BB, .220 BABIP, .286 xwOBA, 0.1 bWAR, -0.3 fWAR Contract Status: Free Agent, $3.8 million 2026 contract Rundown Tyrone Taylor has appeared on multiple trade lists as a good defensive...
There was a Sports Illustrated cover in 1999 that pictured John Olerud, Edgardo Alfonzo, Rey Ordóñez and Robin Ventura along with the headline “The Best Infield Ever?” Bold prediction: the 2026 infield will not find its way onto a magazine cover. Let’s look at grades for the infielders and catchers so far. Mark Vientos, Grade: D- The player who hit 27 homers in 2024 and added...
The Mets are still, somehow, finding new ways to lose. The Mets went 3-4 last week, ending the week by getting swept by the Boston Red Sox. Sloppy play in the field helped the Red Sox clinch that sweep. There were some positive takeaways on both sides. However, the Mets are still looking very dysfunctional. Offensive Player of the Week: Juan Soto Despite some poor defense last week, Soto had a...
The Mets’ bullpen was the team’s Achilles heel in 2025. The unit was dealt a huge blow when Edwin Díaz left for the Dodgers in free agency. Through the end of June, though, the Mets’ bullpen ranked fourth in the majors with a 3.35 ERA. A recent four-day rough patch against the Braves and Royals, in which the bullpen allowed 32 earned runs in 19 1/3 innings, has put a dent in...
