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For Now, the New York Mets Are the WORST Team in Baseball
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Episode Notes
New York Mets hit rock bottom with a ninth straight loss, sparking questions about roster decisions and clubhouse morale.
Is this early-season collapse a sign of deeper problems, or can stars like Francisco Lindor and Kodai Senga turn things around?
Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down the Mets' struggles, analyzing Brett Baty's defensive woes, Senga's shaken confidence, and trade fallout involving Brandon Nimmo.
Recent injuries to key players like Jorge Polanco and slow starts by Marcus Semien and Luis Robert Jr. fuel concerns, while calls for prospects like Christian Scott and Ronny Mauricio intensify.
Key topics include the Mets' cycle of pressing under pressure, David Stearns' defense of manager Carlos Mendoza, and urgent lineup changes ahead of Juan Soto’s return.
Can New York stop the skid against upcoming NL rivals and revive their season with strategic roster adjustments, or is this the beginning of another lost year in Queens?
Don’t miss this critical Mets midseason analysis.
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