The New York Mets entered the 2026 season with high expectations, a talented roster, and hopes of competing for a title in the National League. They also have one of the highest payrolls in professional baseball. Instead, the first month into the season has been nothing short of a disaster. As of late April, the Mets are 9-19, tied for the worst record in all of Major League Baseball. For a franchise that was expected to compete for a World Series, the season has started out as one of the worst in MLB history.
The biggest issue has been the offense. The lineup has failed to consistently score runs and deliver hits in key situations. Stars such as Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor have both hit the injured list and spent considerable time away from the lineup. Even with these superstars the team cannot find a way to win. So far, the team has scored the least amount of runs in baseball with zero players making an outstanding and immediate impact. Trade acquisitions Marcus Semien and Luis Robert Jr. have both struggled offensively as well as defensively.
Pitching has also been inconsistent. Some starters have shown flashes of greatness such as Mets’ ace Nolan McLean, the majority have been disastrous. Both Kodai Senga and David Peterson have ERAs north of 9.00. Trade acquisition Freddy Peralta has struggled to pitch deep into games and not blow leads.
One of the lowest points in the season so far has been the Mets’ losing streak, which exposed nearly every weakness on their roster. During the skid, the team struggled to score runs, field the ball well, prevent runs, pitch well, and come up in clutch situations. Each defeat seemed to build upon itself and plunge the Mets into an even darker hole of failure.
Pressure has been growing on manager Carlos Mendoza and the front office as frustrated fans have become outraged. Fans expected major improvement, not another season of disappointment. Some are already questioning the structure of the team and the players that were brought in.
Still, baseball seasons are long. There are more than 130 games left in the season, meaning the Mets have time to recover. However, if the Mets hope to make a change and make the postseason, the offense needs to wake up and change needs to come immediately. For now, the team is stuck in a nightmare start with New York patience dwindling with every new day.
