Expectations were astronomical for the NY Mets heading into this season. The club won the offseason by signing Juan Soto to the Majors’ biggest contract ever. They brought back Pete Alonso and boasted a solid pitching staff.
And then, splat.
The Mets sputtered in September, finishing 12 games behind the Phillies in the NL East and missing out on the third wild card spot to the Cincinnati Reds.
That situation prompted to NY Mets owner to take to social media to apologize to fans for the disheartening season.
Cohen wrote:
“Mets fans everywhere. I owe you an apology. You did your part by showing up and supporting the team. We didn’t do our part.”
Cohen added that the club would conduct a “post-mortem” analysis to determine what went wrong. While there could be plenty of areas to point fingers at, the bottom line is that the NY Mets just didn’t get the job done in 2025.
The club ran into numerous issues on the mound and in the batter’s box. Whatever happens in the next few months, the club must address the lack of urgency in the team’s on-field performance.
Moving forward, fans and the media will demand reasonable answers. Another offseason of chasing free agents won’t cut it. The Mets’ fanbase will demand a more comprehensive approach if the club is to compete next season.
NY Mets Must Offseason Autopsy Won’t Satisfy Fans, Media
At this point, a NY Mets autopsy won’t be enough to quell the call for answers from fans and the media. What’s about to unfold is much like when investigators look into a plane wreck. Saying what caused the disaster is one thing. But the public demands to know what actions will happen to avoid the wreck from happening again.
That’s what the NY Mets’ front office is facing now. Team management and ownership must provide actionable, realistic steps to bring the team back into serious contention. Spending a billion dollars on free agents won’t be enough this offseason. Something has to change.
Could that mean a managerial change? It’s a possibility despite reassurances.
Could that also mean overhauling the pitching staff? That’s another possibility.
Fans shouldn’t rule out the possibility of a trade at some point. Something has to give, and it must be substantial enough to meet expectations.
Change for the Sake of Change Won’t Be Enough
There’s always the temptation to make a change for the sake of it. The NY Mets could go down that path and fire several members of Carlos Mendoza’s staff. The club could ship out a couple of starters and bring in another bunch.
Also, the club could try and throw more money at the problem. Doing so could lead to changes, but it won’t actually solve anything.
The fact is that the veteran ballplayers don’t always mesh. They may get along, but team chemistry is something that plays a pivotal role. That’s something that must be part of the autopsy moving forward.
All told, this offseason will be another interesting one for NY Mets fans. Changes will be forthcoming. The challenge will be figuring out the right place for said changes.
NY Mets Owner Apologizes, Promises Post-Mortem