NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 18: Marcell Ozuna #20 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates with Freddie Freeman #5 after hitting a two-run home run during the second inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field on September 18, 2020 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
The New York Mets have officially joined the San Diego Padres as the most fascinating and improved teams of the offseason. The Steve Cohen-era Mets got off to a hot start with the retention of former All-Star Marcus Stroman. They also added key pieces in catcher James McCann and reliever Trevor May.