The current Mets are the most puzzling team I have ever seen. Their 2026 payroll of $382,960,938 is the second-highest in baseball, yet they have the worst won-lost record (10-21).

Mets Lost in a Losing Streak

In 2025 in the first 31 games they were 21-10, the exact opposite of what they are this season.

They’re bad even with Juan Soto and Bo Bichette, two of baseball’s better hitters. That’s one reason why the team is so puzzling.

One of the biggest pieces of the puzzle is newcomer Bo Bichette, whom the Mets are paying $42,000,000 this season, and who is hitting .230. In his first 31 games last season with the Brewers he hit .293.

Does switching leagues make that big a difference?

It might because Pete Alonso is hitting just .198 with the Orioles in their first 31 games; whereas, as a Met in 2025, he batted .343.