General Manager Sandy Alderson watches Mets games the way most fans do, filled with exhilaration when his team wins and frustration when it loses. But as the Mets face a familiar crossroad in their season — five games above .500 after Tuesday’s 2-1 win over the Kansas City Royals — Alderson is juggling more than emotions.
The lineup has been the biggest drag on the team, and the front office is weighing all options for upgrades to an offense that ranks near the bottom of baseball in several categories. While the Mets welcomed back catcher Travis d’Arnaud, they will hold a workout for the Cuban defector Yulieski Gourriel, keep an eye on the former Met Jose Reyes, and take a look at which prospects might be promoted or demoted.