The New York Mets have fallen into a trap in recent years. They’ve felt the need to play veterans over trusting their youth. It’s led to a trade for Robinson Cano, Todd Frazier playing every day, Austin Jackson starting in centerfield, and Jose Reyes getting any playing time.
This reliance on veterans taking over starter and primary depth roles is dangerous for the franchise. The lack of major league development for the Mets youth has been detrimental and it has a chance to put a damper on the team’s future.
The Mets can’t afford to fall into this trap again in 2020.