May 27, 2021; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets relief pitcher Aaron Loup (32) pitches against the Colorado Rockies during the fifth inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
The New York Mets are a team that is broken. Injuries have robbed them of delivering a strong, consistent performance all year, and the majority of the key contributors have woefully underperformed. The front office also has received its fair share of criticism.
Like a failed state, the Mets have not seen stability in a long time. Players were routinely carted from Triple-A Syracuse to the big league roster, or going on or coming off the IL.