The Mets got swept by Colorado on Sunday, dropping their record to 9-19 after losing 15 of their last 17 games.
That’s the worst start through 28 games since 1983. They’ve been swept in four of their last five series and scored one run or fewer in 10 games this season.
Not exactly what you’d expect from a team with championship aspirations, even after losing Pete Alonso to free agency.
So what’s gone wrong? There isn’t one simple answer, but the problems are glaring.
The Offense Has Gone Missing
The biggest issue is obvious – this team can’t score. When you’re putting up one run or fewer in more than a third of your games, you’re not going to win much.
It’s not a talent problem either, which makes it even more frustrating.
The Mets are carrying the second-highest payroll in baseball this season. That kind of investment should translate to production from your highest-paid players, but it hasn’t happened.
Juan Soto has managed just one home run and five RBIs through nearly a month of games. For a player of his caliber, those numbers are concerning.
Bo Bichette and Marcus Semien aren’t pulling their weight either. Both veterans are sitting on one homer each with batting averages hovering around .250.
When your biggest names aren’t performing, it sets the tone for the entire lineup.
Pitching Problems Compound Everything
The hitting struggles would be manageable if the pitching staff was keeping games close. That hasn’t been the case.
Both the rotation and bullpen have been inconsistent, turning what should be competitive games into blowouts. You can’t afford that when your offense is already struggling to manufacture runs.
The combination of underperforming stars and shaky pitching creates a snowball effect. Confidence drops, pressure mounts, and suddenly you’re looking at the kind of losing streak that defines seasons.
With May approaching, the Mets need to figure things out quickly. The talent is there on paper, but talent doesn’t win games – execution does. Right now, they’re not executing on either side of the ball.
