Another INSIDE Look at How the 2026 Mets Came Together | Where Did the Mets MISS This Winter?

New York Mets orchestrate a dramatic offseason overhaul, parting ways with Pete Alonso, Jeff McNeil, and Brandon Nimmo to reshape their defensive core.  

Can Bo Bichette, Marcus Semien, and Luis Robert deliver the spark Mets fans crave?  

Ryan Finkelstein breaks down inside info from The Athletic, detailing the front office’s aggressive pursuit of defensive upgrades and high-upside plays that transformed the roster for 2026.

Explore the Mets’ calculated decisions to bypass Alonso’s return, weigh costly bullpen moves like the Edwin Díaz and Devin Williams saga, and analyze the potential payoffs—and risks—of betting big on newcomers.  

Key topics include the failed Kyle Tucker chase, alternative trade targets like Stephen Kwan and Lars Nootbaar, and concerns about bullpen depth.  

Will these bold moves finally get the Mets back into contention, or did they miss a crucial opportunity with Díaz?  

Don’t miss this essential analysis of Queens’ high-stakes offseason.


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