Mets assess options as 2026 season nears conclusion with five key questions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 7:38 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
As the New York Mets approach the final month of the 2026 MLB season, fans consider critical decisions for the team's future. Despite a disappointing season marked by one of the worst records in the league, recent performances by rookie Carson Benge and others provide some hope. Key discussions center on the futures of players like Jonah Tong, Jared Young, and Juan Soto, and whether they should be given opportunities to earn their spots for next season. Conflicts regarding pitching roles further complicate the team's strategy as they look towards the offseason amidst a $345 million payroll.
- •Mets evaluate roster amid poor season performance
- •Jonah Tong's future depends on September opportunities
- •Jared Young's performance may determine 1B role for 2027
- •Juan Soto could see time at first base this month
- •Kodai Senga's potential as closer is under consideration
- 7:38 PMYahoo Sports — NY Mets Fans… ‘Would You?’: 5 Questions Heading Into Final Month of 2026 Season, Including Juan Soto Playing 1B
"As we near the end of August, it means New York Mets fans only have a month left in what […]
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