A year ago, the Mets seemed poised to become a threat to the Los Angeles Dodgers for the National League crown. Now, you could make the argument that they’re farther away from contending than they were last winter.

It’s not that the Mets need to completely overhaul their roster, but David Stearns and his team have a heavy load to lift in the coming months. Here’s a look at the Mets’ biggest needs for 2026 as the offseason begins.

STARTING PITCHING

Returning starters: LHP David Peterson, LHP Sean Manaea, RHP Kodai Senga, RHP Clay Holmes, RHP Nolan McLean, RHP Jonah Tong, RHP Brandon Sproat, RHP Christian Scott

Injured: RHP Tylor Megill (UCL surgery), RHP Frankie Montas (UCL surgery)

The Mets’ starting rotation amassed 11.4 fWAR in 2025, 13th in baseball. That number was largely bol

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