The Mets snapped a nine-year postseason drought by winning the NL East before making their first World Series appearance since 2000, losing to the Royals.
Expectations are again high, with Yoenis Cespedes back in the lineup and a young, talented rotation. Manager Terry Collins has a new two-year contract and likely will be in position to retire on his own terms, if he chooses.
Most important story in camp
The Mets have the young starting pitching needed to make another charge toward the postseason, but are the bullpen and lineup deep enough?
Best position battle
Asdrubal Cabrera figures to get most of the starts at shortstop, but Wilmer Flores and Ruben Tejada will be pushing for playing time.