With the MLB trade deadline looming on July 31, the Mets find themselves in an unusual spot: right in the playoff hunt, yet undeniably flawed.
Here’s a ranked look at the Mets’ four main areas of need — keeping in mind that all have a possibility of being addressed by David Stearns at the deadline.
1. Relief Pitching
If the Mets do nothing else at the deadline, they have to address the bullpen.
While the bullpen in the past few days have been great, the bullpen still lacks the depth to hold up over a full season, let alone in high-leverage games during a playoff push.