The Mets’ slide has turned their attention to an immediate, desperate need for a turnaround at the major league level. They still have (slim) hope of a playoff berth this season.
But those who pay attention to the future of the franchise have reason for hope. Even with the departure of Pete Crow-Armstrong at the trade deadline, the Mets have some strong candidates for promotion coming in the future.
Baseball America and MLB Pipeline recently updated their mid-season rankings of the top ten prospects in each organization. Their rankings for the Mets show some differences, but both outlets are high on the future at Citi Field.