After a string of disappointing campaigns, the New York Mets have emerged as the team to beat in the National League following a busy offseason.
However, there are still a handful of individual players with something to prove between now and the end of the season.
Whether it's an underperforming or injured star, an upcoming free agent, or a breakout performer at a key position who needs to maintain his level of production, there are many reasons why a player might want to make a point.
Ahead, we've highlighted three such players on the Mets roster.