The New York Mets are entering another pivotal offseason, one that could define the next few years of their contention window. On paper, their infield is crowded with names and potential — Francisco Lindor, Jeff McNeil, Mark Vientos, Luisangel Acuna, Ronny Mauricio, Brett Baty, and a fast-rising prospect in Jett Williams. But in practice, potential doesn’t always translate to production, and 2025 proved that lesson in full.
Young Core Still Searching for Consistency
The Mets’ infield youth movement showed flashes but lacked the steady impact a contender needs. Mauricio never looked quite right after returning from knee surgery, struggling both at the plate and in the field. Vientos had a nightmare of a first half before showing improvement later on. Baty was the most promising of the gro

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