Mets' Postseason Miss

Mets missed 2025 postseason with 83-79 record after aggressive offseason spending

Payroll Tax Hit

Mets face $100 million tax bill due to $356 million payroll exceeding league's competitive balance tax threshold

Draft Pick Penalty

Mets' first-round draft pick could drop 10 spots due to payroll exceeding competitive balance tax threshold

Freddy Peralta Trade

Mets traded top prospects for Freddy Peralta who posted 4.99 ERA and was shipped to Rays after 22 starts

“Peralta made 22 starts for Mets with 4.99 ERA before being traded to Rays”

Jorge Polanco Injury

Polanco signed for $40 million but injured, missing most of season with .431 OPS and -1.4 bWAR

Luis Robert Jr. Trade

Mets traded Luis Robert Jr. to Orioles after 58 games with 10 home runs and 23 RBIs

Bo Bichette Contract

Bichette signed $126 million contract but has sub-.600 OPS and 219 batting average after moving to third base

Marcus Semien Struggles

Semien has -7 outs above average at second base with 76 wRC+ and 14 home runs after trade

Pete Alonso Departure

Mets let Alonso leave without offer after he signed $155 million deal with Orioles

Devin Williams Performance

Williams signed $51 million deal but has 4.66 ERA and -0.6 bWAR after 38 2/3 innings

Financial Flexibility

Mets will have more financial flexibility after 2028 as most top earners move off books

Tax Impact

Mets payroll exceeds league's competitive balance tax threshold by nearly $100 million

Player Options

Bichette and Semien have player options through 2028 that could limit team's ability to add talent

Draft Position Risk

Mets' draft pick could drop 10 spots if they finish outside top six of league standings

Offseason Strategy

Mets spent $250 million on free agents and trades to build World Series contender

Future Impact

Mets' poor performance could lead to long-term financial and competitive disadvantages