New York Mets struggle with record payroll amid disappointing start
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 3:54 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
The New York Mets currently hold a 26-33 record after two months of the 2026 season. Despite an Opening Day payroll of $382 million, they face significant challenges within a competitive National League East, trailing the Atlanta Braves by 13.5 games. Big signings like Juan Soto and Bo Bichette have not yielded the expected offensive consistency, with Bichette in a career slump. The Mets are now fast-tracking several prospects to rejuvenate their struggling lineup.
- •Mets sit at 26-33 as of June 1, 2026
- •They trail division leaders Atlanta Braves by 13.5 games
- •Juan Soto and Bo Bichette have underperformed
- •Mets are bringing up prospects to improve lineup
- •Record payroll has not translated to success
- 3:54 PMYahoo Sports — A $382 Million Predicament: Inside the New York Mets’ Early Season Struggles
"When Steve Cohen green-lit another historic spending spree this past offseason, the objective was simple: buy certainty. Instead, two months […]
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