The New York Mets have had to deal with a lot of adversity in the early stages of the 2026 campaign. That’s not a secret, and we will get to that. The most important takeaway, however, is that they have been able to overcome that to be one of the most competitive squads in the National League.
As Just Mets noted on X, the Mets have had to deal with their best hitter, Juan Soto, going down with a calf injury. They also had their biggest star and spiritual leader, Francisco Lindor, undergoing hamate bone surgery that might be affecting his power.