New York Mets catcher Wilson Ramos had a rough start to the season, by all accounts. Now, it appears as if one of general manager Brodie Van Wagenen’s primary additions is starting to come around.

After coming to Flushing on a two-year, $19 million deal this offseason, the 31-year-old Venezuelan native slashed .247/.313/.303 with one home run, 17 RBIs, and two doubles from Opening Day through the end of April.

This certainly wasn’t the player we’d seen hit .306/.358/.487 with a .361 wOBA, 131 wRC+ and 2.1 wins above replacement (FanGraphs) in 2018 with the Rays and Phillies and the fan base was beginning to become concerned.

Even more worrisome was Ramos’ 62.7% groundball rate — worst in the majors through April 30 and a substantial increase from his 54.6% career mark.

Thankfully, the 31-year-old backstop appears to be straightening himself out. Since the calendar turned to May, Ramos is slashing .305/.397/.542 with four homers — three since Friday — 14 RBIs, two doubles, and a .389 wOBA and 150 wRC+ in 68 plate appearances.

After putting up a .267 wOBA and 69 wRC+ through March and April, that’s a welcome development for all interested parties.

Better yet, Wilson Ramos’ launch-angle issues appear to be leveling out. While he still leads the majors with his 61.3% groundball rate, his 59.1% mark does indicate slight improvement.

After powering the Mets to a 5-4 win over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday — the team’s fifth win in six games —  with his 3-for-4 day with two homers and four RBIs, Ramos spoke to the media corps about his process to get back to being the player he knows he is (video via SNY).

“I’m getting my timing back. I feel relaxed at the plate right now, getting good pitches to hit, that’s what I’m working on now. It’s totally different from the past couple of games. I was feeling good at the plate but swinging at bad pitches. Right now, I’m feeling good and swinging at good pitches […] I’m feeling good right now.”

When asked by SNY’s Steve Gelbs about pulling more balls recently (37% pull rate over the last two weeks compared to 29.3% over the last 30 days and a 34.7% mark in March and April) Ramos credited adjustments made on inside pitches.

He went on to address his issue with groundballs, as well, and how he plans to rectify the problem.

“It’s more about swinging at the right pitches. In the past, I was swinging at [balls inside]. That was the reason I was hitting too many groundballs. Right now, I’m better at the plate. Trying to get a good pitch to hit, swing at good pitches, and that’s different.”

Hopefully, Wilson Ramos continues to find his way at the plate. His increased offensive production could realistically carry this Mets team through some lean times ahead.

With Robinson Cano, Jeff McNeil, Brandon Nimmo, and Jed Lowrie all sidelined indefinitely, this group could surely use the pick-me-up.