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The New York Mets have multiple different position players that are putting together All-Star-worthy seasons so far. They are sitting atop the NL East at the end of May (9.5 games ahead of the second-place Braves as of publishing), and it will be exciting to see how many players represent the Mets in the All-Star Game in Los Angeles come mid-July.

Let’s take a look at what Mets could make the All-Star team with about seven weeks to go before the game. Voting starts Friday, and Phase 1 of the voting ends June 27. Starters then get voted on from the remaining pool of finalists.

First Base: Pete Alonso

While it is fully expected for Pete Alonso to compete for three consecutive Home Run Derby trophies, he is putting together his best professional season since his monstrous rookie year. Through 50 games, the Polar Bear has a slash line of .286/.358/.534 to go along with 13 home runs and a National League-leading 47 RBIs.

His main competition at the stacked position of first base includes names like Paul Goldschmidt, C.J. Cron, and Freddie Freeman. Cron is putting together a career year for the Rockies, finding his OPS to be at .933, good enough for fifth in the NL, and Goldschmidt is leading the majors in fWAR among first basemen. (Freeman is right behind him.)

It will be a tight race come July, but the NL RBI leader certainly has himself a case to be an All-Star for the first time since his rookie season.

Second Base: Jeff McNeil

Jeff McNeil is not only having an incredible bounce-back season, but also a possible All-Star-worthy season. Squirrel finds himself sitting fourth in the National League in average on the season so far, sitting at a loft .308. There is not a large amount of competition at the second base spot either this season.

Jazz Chisholm Jr. is having a great season in Miami, showcasing a lethal combination of power and speed. He stands to be McNeil’s primary competition, as does Tommy Edman ,who is performing just as well at the plate as he usually does in the field.

Maybe Luis Guillorme will have something to say come July given his insane recent hot streak. (Only partly kidding here.)

Shortstop: Francisco Lindor

Speaking of All-Star shortstops, Francisco Lindor may find himself representing New York in July. The shortstop position is usually more jam-packed, but Trea Turner is really the only name that gives Lindor reasonable competition at the position in the NL so far this season.

Lindor finds himself with a slash line of .262/.350/.450, with 8 home runs, 40 runs batted in, and 7 stolen bases. His 40 RBIs tie him for third in NL. Meanwhile, Turner finds himself right behind Lindor with 39 runs batted in, but only has collected 4 home runs. Although Turner was never really known for his power, he clubbed a career high 28 HRs just last season, along with his first All-Star selection as well.

Outfield: Brandon Nimmo, Starling Marte

Outside of the stellar infield candidates, Brandon Nimmo and Starling Marte are the other position players with a chance of being an NL All-Star with their current numbers. Although Nimmo has spent the last couple games on the shelf with a wrist injury, his OPS stands out at .838. Marte has come along recently, raising his season average to .289, to go along with five home runs and seven stolen bases. Unfortunately for the two players, the outfield as a whole contains difficult competition.

Mookie Betts, Bryce Harper, and Juan Soto are all household names that will make it difficult on Nimmo and Marte to gain traction in the voting. Nimmo and Marte do not possess the same power as other candidates but each have also put together a stellar year defensively at their respective positions. If they stay healthy, it is a real possibility for either Nimmo or Marte to be a reserve outfielder for the NL All-Stars come July.

Pitchers: Chris Bassitt, Taijuan Walker, Edwin Diaz

At the start of the spring training, the Mets would have hoped they would have at least two All-Stars on the pitching staff. As we know, Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer would have been in the running, but their injuries limit the possibilities of pitchers representing the Mets in LA this summer. The bullpen has perhaps been the shakiest part of the team, while the starters have been the most banged up.

All that said, Chris Bassitt and Edwin Díaz are the two main candidates on the pitching staff to be All-Stars.

Bassitt, a first-time All-Star in 2021 for Oakland, should be considered more of an outside candidate with his current numbers. His 3.66 ERA is not worthy at first glance, but he has had the ability to stay healthy and eat innings so far for the Mets, which gives him room to improve the number come time for voting. With competition from guys like Corbin Burnes, Sandy Alcantara, Pablo Lopez, and Zac Gallen, it may be difficult for Bassitt to repeat his appearance come July.

Taijuan Walker is also putting up a great first half so far, too, with a 2.83 ERA through 35 innings. If he keeps this up over the next six weeks, he may have his second straight All-Star appearance, but advanced metrics do indicate some regression may be coming for Walker.

Meanwhile, Edwin Díaz has a more realistic shot of making himself a two-time All-Star. Díaz has collected 11 saves so far with the Mets this season, collecting 38 strikeouts in 20 2/3 innings. Other relievers in the NL that are stiff competition include Josh Hader, Ryan Helsley, and Taylor Rogers. The analytics, including a 1.96 xERA, indicate that success will continue for the Mets closer, who has been one of the best relievers in baseball so far this season.