The story of the New York Mets for the last half-decade has been about its starting pitching. The organization has done a fine job at growing starting pitchers. Even in their worst seasons during the 2010s, the Mets could usually count on the starting pitching to keep games close.
The narrative is changing in 2020. While the team may again have one of the league’s best rotations, it’s their deadly lineup that could take over as the biggest reason why they’re successful.
We got our first glimpse of the new-look Mets in 2019. A full year of Jeff McNeil, the debut of Pete Alonso, and the continued growth of Amed Rosario should have opposing pitchers shaking in their cleats.