Mets struggle with $366 million payroll amid disappointing season

The New York Mets, with a payroll of $366 million, find themselves 43-60, 11 games out of a playoff spot. The season began with hopes of competing for a World Series but quickly deteriorated following a historic 12-game losing streak in April and mounting injuries to key players like Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor. Manager Carlos Mendoza was fired in late June as the Mets began to shift their focus toward trading players before the deadline. With only two teams in the National League having worse records, questions arise about the team's future and their approach to building a more resilient roster.

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