The New York Mets are looking at their second straight playoff appearance and the third time they've gone to the Postseason in the last four years. They are a well-built team, but are missing something this year that they had last year: a strong veteran presence. This was something that made up a large part of their 2024 roster core.
That's not to say there aren't any veterans on the Mets' active roster. Starling Marte, Francisco Lindor, Brandon Nimmo, Sean Manaea, Frankie Montas, and Edwin Diaz have all appeared in parts of at least ten MLB seasons. But the Mets had most of these players (minus Montas), plus more who played a key role in 2024.