The New York Mets won the the pennant in 2015, but a raft of injuries to their vaunted starting rotation dropped them to a wild-card one-and-done in 2016.
Now, with their arms ostensibly healthy, the Mets will look to climb back atop the National League East and make another deep October run.
As we await Opening Day, let's preview the upcoming season in Queens, examining the likely lineup, pitching staff and bullpen, plus the top prospects marinating in the minors and the club's overall outlook.
Lineup Preview
- Left fielder Yoenis Cespedes.Joe Robbins/Getty Images
Projected Starting Lineup/2016 Stats
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