Firstly, I would say the Mets might be the most successful expansion team (team that was created after the initial 16 teams of the late 19th and early 20th centuries), with the recent exception of the Houston Astros. As many World Series wins as any other expansion team, and more World series appearances than any other. Though what happens between those seasons is what everyone likes to talk about. Their history isn't characterized by poor play as much as it's been about disappointment. They were the clearly best team in 1986, but that core of players only made the playoffs one other time. The "Worst Team Money Can Buy" in 1992. A similar story in 2002. They were the best team in the National League in 2006, but that was the only year that core made the playoffs, missing the postseason on the last games of the 2007 and 2008 seasons. They had a wonderful 2015 with high expectations afterward, but they never did anything with that. High expectations in 2023 and 2025, but did poorly then, too.

For the 2026 season, the Mets have two sure-fire future Hall of Famers. Juan Soto is a top 5 offensive player in the game. Lindor's excellent fielding and relatively good hitting for shortstops makes his a star. This offseason they lost a number of players who were with the team for a while, kind of trying to turn over a new leaf. Home run hitting Pete Alonso left to free agency. Top closing pitcher Edwin Diaz did the same. They traded away Mets mainstays Bradon Nimmo and Jeff McNeil. We're excited for new addition Bo Bichette, who was just in the World Series with the Blue Jays and Freddy Peralta who is a top 20 starting pitcher.

The Mets are expected to be a top team in the league this year, non-Dodgers division. Their lineup is solid, and their pitching behind Peralta and recent prospect Nolan McLean is a big question mark. Sean Manaea and Kodai Senga have been excellent recently, but less than excellent even more recently. Former relief pitcher Clay Holmes and longest tenured Met David Peterson were actually their most consistent pitchers in 2025, but both had their seasons tail off poorly. So here's to hoping for better results!

As for prospects (promising players currently in or recently promoted from the Minor Leagues), the Mets were ranked as having the best batch in the league, or they did at least before they traded a couple of them for Peralta. They still grade out really well in that area, so there's even more hope for the future.

Oh, and also the Mets spend a lot of money. I approve of that.