May 3, 2021; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; New York Mets relief pitcher Sean Reid-Foley (61) reads the signs prior to a pitch during the sixth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports
The New York Mets are in first place in the NL East, as was expected heading into the 2021 season. Barring a total collapse, it looks like they’ll win the division and head back to the playoffs for the first time since 2016.
The Mets have done many things well, but their pitchers have been the beaus of the ball, both starters and relievers.