The New York Mets have been unexpectedly quiet this offseason. Last offseason, the Mets flexed their muscles by signing Juan Soto to a historic 15-year, $765 million contract. However, the team finished 2025 with an 83-79 record and missed the postseason. With the disappointment of missing their second postseason in three seasons, it was expected that the Mets would be aggressive in building around Soto.
That has not been the case, as the team has lost more players than it's added, and the trades it made felt lackluster. Ryan Helsley, Cedric Mullins, Tyler Rogers, Pete Alonso, and Edwin Díaz are a few of the notable names who have left for free agency and signed with other teams. Díaz signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Mets' leading competition for the National League title.
The Queens, New York team has made two trades, but neither has propelled them into consideration as the NL East favorites. Brandon Nimmo was traded to the Texas Rangers in exchange for Marcus Semien, and another trade sent Jeff McNeil to the Athletics for pitching prospect Yordan Rodriguez.
In free agency, they've added two notable players. Jorge Polanco will likely DH, but he doesn't come anywhere near filling the production void that Alonso left, and Devin Williams, who struggled with the cross-town rival New York Yankees last season.
Neither of these moves feels like a significant boost to ensure a postseason appearance. The Mets were reportedly in the final two with the Toronto Blue Jays for Kyle Tucker and offered him a four-year, $220 million contract. However, the Dodgers swooped in and signed Tucker for $20 million more.
The Mets quickly rebounded and stole Bo Bichette from potentially joining their division rival, the Philadelphia Phillies. The deal is for three years and $126 million, a slight overpay in my opinion. The addition comes with questions about where Bichette will play. The only position open for him is third base, a position he has never played before. Fans have to be wondering why their team waited so long to make any productive moves. The pitching staff still has several question marks, and left field and center field are massive weaknesses.
Fans have to worry that 2026 will be another year of high expectations that won't be met. The Atlanta Braves and Miami Marlins could both be surprisingly better next season. So the Mets still need to add to their current roster. Cody Bellinger is the only remaining high-dollar free agent available, so could the Mets still pursue him? The team put a ton of money into Soto, so they can't let his prime years fly by without ever making a serious push towards a World Series victory.