What are the main causes of the Mets’ messy start to the season?
The New York Times • • sports
Key Points:
- The New York Mets are currently enduring an 11-game losing streak, struggling with poor starting pitching, lack of offense, bullpen issues, and questionable managing decisions.
- Defensively, the Mets have improved from last year, ranking 12th in Fielding Run Value and 10th in Defensive Runs Saved, indicating defense is not their primary problem.
- Offensively, the Mets rank near the bottom in runs scored, underperforming projections significantly, with key players like Juan Soto injured and others like Bo Bichette and Francisco Lindor struggling at the plate.
- The starting rotation is middle-of-the-pack overall, with some depth options available, but inconsistency in the fourth and fifth starter roles remains a concern, particularly with Kodai Senga’s command issues.
- The bullpen ranks poorly in strikeout rate and expected ERA, but potential returns from players like A.J. Minter and improvements from others could stabilize it; however, the offense remains the largest obstacle to the Mets’ success this season.
