The echoes of the final out of the 2025 season still linger for the New York Mets and their fans. A year that began with lofty expectations ended without a parade, leaving the Flushing faithful to turn their gaze from the diamond to the front office. The hot stove season is upon us, and the pressure is squarely on President of Baseball Operations David Stearns to navigate a critical offseason and retool the roster into a legitimate championship contender for 2026.
This winter is filled with franchise-altering questions. What is the future of homegrown superstar Pete Alonso? Can a deal be struck to keep elite closer Edwin Díaz?