New York Mets: From MLB Leaders to Postseason Disappointment
New York. The New York Mets starred in a collapse that will be marked in the recent history of Major League Baseball. After leading the MLB on June 12th, with a record of 45-24, the New York team was left out of the postseason, finishing the regular season with a record of 83-79. This situation prevented them from obtaining a spot in the National League wild card, which ultimately went to the Cincinnati Reds, who won the tiebreaker.Following the elimination, Steve Cohen, the club owner, publicly apologized to the fans, calling the season “unacceptable.” Cohen, who invested heavily in signing Juan Soto for a record contract of $765 million, assured that the organization will conduct a thorough analysis to understand the causes of this failure and make strategic decisions. The Mets lost five of their last eight games, and despite having a roster valued at over $340 million, they failed to secure a postseason spot in the three-wildcard era. David Stearns, president of baseball operations, will hold a press conference in the coming hours to detail the organization’s next steps, which could include changes to the coaching staff. In addition, first baseman Pete Alonso announced that he will exercise his opt-out clause to become a free agent this winter, adding another challenge for the management.To all Mets fans everywhere: I owe you an apology. You did your part by showing up and supporting the team. We didn’t do ours. The result was unacceptable.
Steve Cohen
