The New York Mets spent the winter adding pieces under new general manager Brodie Van Wagenen with designs on contending. Things haven't gone according to plan.
Entering play Wednesday, the Mets were 35-38 and 7.5 games out in the National League East. That's not an insurmountable disadvantage in mid-June, but it means they'll need to get scalding hot before the July 31 trade deadline or accept their status as sellers.
If the latter happens, Noah Syndergaard will be one of New York's most alluring assets.
The right-hander is on the injured list with a hamstring strain.