The New York Mets, despite underachieving to a 26-34 record in the condensed 2020 season, have one of the most talented rosters in the major leagues. Yes, they have a couple of needs here or there, but as it is, the existing core could compete for a playoff spot and, with a high-profile addition or two, making a deep postseason run isn’t out of the question.
According to projection system ZiPS, created by FanGraphs’ writer Dan Szymborski, there is a lot to like about the 2021 New York Mets. The ZiPS system has been published for nine consecutive years.