Mar 19, 2021; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) hits a grand slam in the fourth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals during a spring training game at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports
The New York Mets have improved greatly and still might not make the playoffs. That is because of the division they are in. The National League East projects to be one of, if not the toughest division in baseball this season. Legitimate cases for postseason contention can be made for each of the five teams in the division.