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Mets have already chosen their leadoff hitter for 2025 season

The New York Mets’ lineup is one of the hottest topics in baseball right now. Reporters can’t stop asking about the batting order, and for good reason. This unit has the potential to be one of the most dangerous in the league.

Catcher Francisco Alvarez didn’t hold back recently, calling the Mets’ lineup the best in baseball. It might sound like a bold claim, but when you take a step back and look at the names on the roster, he’s not far off.

Jul 31, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez (4) follows through on an RBI ground out during the ninth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 31, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez (4) follows through on an RBI ground out during the ninth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Citi Field.