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3 things Mets need to do to fix disastrous start to 2026 season
TL;DR
The New York Mets are facing a disastrous 12-game losing streak, dropping their record to 7-16. Experts suggest three key strategies to turn the season around, focusing on player trades and management decisions.
Key points
- Mets are on a 12-game losing streak
- Current record is 7-16
- Juan Soto is a key player for potential trades
- Carlos Mendoza's role is crucial for improvement
- Management needs to consider trades to fix the team
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The New York Mets are the storyline of the season so far, with their 12-game losing streak being an incomprehensible storyline.
With such a brutal losing streak, which has the once 7-4 Mets now at 7-16, their odds to make the postseason seem slim to none. But, is there a way to fix this team?
The Athletic's Jim Bowden highlighted three key things the Mets need to do to fix the struggles to begin the season. Those three revolve around Juan Soto, Carlos Mendoza, and Steve Cohen and David Stearns working out some trades.
Mets given 3 ways to fix disaster 2026 season
1. Carlos Mendoza
"Manager Carlos Mendoza is not the problem here and should not take the fall," Bowden writes. "The roster has a lot of issues, and injuries have played a huge factor in their slow start."
While it's easy to pin the blame on Mendoza, the manager who's overseen the brutal start to the season and the late-season collapse in 2025, Bowden doesn't believe this is his fault.
Mendoza hasn't helped the Mets get out of the rut, but the reason for the struggles this season is the injuries and the poor play. It's not Mendoza's fault.
2. Injuries and slow starts
"Once the Mets get Soto, Lindor, Bichette, and Polanco on track, they'll start scoring runs and be more competitive," Bowden writes.
Francisco Lindor and are off to very slow starts this season, while Jaun Soto and were both on the injured list.
Q&A
What are the Mets' current standings in the 2026 season?
The Mets currently have a record of 7-16 after a 12-game losing streak.
Who are the key players mentioned to help fix the Mets' struggles?
Juan Soto is highlighted as a key player in the strategies to improve the Mets' performance.
What management changes are suggested for the Mets in 2026?
Carlos Mendoza, along with Steve Cohen and David Stearns, are suggested to work on trades to improve the team.
What are the Mets' chances of making the postseason in 2026?
With their current performance, the Mets' odds of making the postseason appear slim to none.
