The Mets don’t just stumble into chaos; they practically script it. And when whispers reach David Stearns, the stakes are always real. Francisco Alvarez, the tough young catcher who once played as if he had “eight fingers,” now finds his future up for debate. Meanwhile, the franchise is under pressure to handle with care a $102 million arm that defines their delicate equilibrium.

The New York Mets were expected to clinch a postseason berth—at minimum, that was the consensus. But they have fallen far short, and things could deteriorate further if they miss a Wild Card spot. Rumors about who will stay and who will leave are already circulating. In a recent interview, insider Jon Heyman commented, “Edwin Diaz. Let’s not touch him. He’s got nothing to do with the bad chemistry, and he’s th

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