The New York Mets, currently at 21-26, are grappling with early-season struggles largely attributed to roster decisions made by president of baseball operations David Stearns. Key acquisitions like Jorge Polanco and Luis Robert Jr. have underperformed, compounded by injuries to players like Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor. Despite these challenges, Stearns has proactively promoted prospects such as A.J. Ewing and Carson Benge, injecting energy into the lineup. As the Mets aim for contention, Stearns’ vision of a faster, more defensively adept team is becoming clearer.
