After excitingly qualifying for the playoffs in consecutive years for just the second time in franchise history, the wheels completely fell off for the New York Mets in 2017. Major injuries to key players like Noah Syndergaard and Yoenis Cespedes were just a couple factors contributing to a disappointing 70-92 record.
Last winter was a critical one for Sandy Alderson and his front office, one that they started by hiring Mickey Callaway as their next manager. Following this move, the organization began making calculated acquisitions for veteran players that’d theoretically fill in the gaps of this roster.