The New York Mets are determined to avoid repeating the disappointments of 2025, when a hot start fizzled into a complete playoff collapse.
ESPN’s Jeff Passan captured the team’s fall succinctly: after starting 45–24 with the best record in MLB, the Mets finished 31–47, better than only the Rockies, Twins, and Nationals, calling it “not a collapse, but a disintegration.”
Offseason Moves Gain Momentum
New York’s offseason began slowly but accelerated with a blockbuster trade, acquiring 2025 NL wins leader Freddy Peralta and fellow right-hander Tobias Myers from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for top prospects Brandon Sproat and Jett Williams, giving the Mets a major boost to their starting rotation.
Potential Skenes Acquisition
The Mets’ roster construction may not be complete. FanSided’s Jake Elman suggests a trade for elite pitcher Paul Skenes could be on the horizon, especially as the team looks to strengthen its rotation and maximize its championship window.
Skenes, who signed his rookie contract with a $9.2 million bonus, has dominated in Pittsburgh, and pairing him with Peralta could create one of the most formidable 1-2 pitching punches in the NL and across the league.
Building a Formidable Rotation
By adding Peralta and potentially Skenes, the Mets are steadily assembling a rotation capable of not just contending in the NL East but competing with any team in Major League Baseball.
With the front office under scrutiny, these moves aim to restore confidence among fans while dramatically increasing expectations for 2026.
