Simply, the Mets were a dysfunctional unit offensively in the first half.
A lineup loaded with power averaged only 3.81 runs, placing it 28th in scoring in the major leagues. Without an uptick, the Mets will be hard-pressed to reach the postseason and defend their National League title.
The Mets entered the All-Star break six games behind the Nationals in the NL East, and the wild-card race is crowded, with the Dodgers, Marlins, Cardinals and Pirates battling Terry Collins’ crew.
Overall, the Mets were a B-minus for the first half.
Here’s how it looked on the individual level:
Yoenis Cespedes: This disappointing Mets lineup would have been flat out abysmal in the first half without Cespedes providing a presence in the middle of the order.