The New York Mets’ 2025 season ended prematurely and not as projected at the start of the year. With one of the most expensive payrolls in all of MLB and the star signing of Juan Soto as the main weapon, the New York team finished tied in the standings with the Cincinnati Reds. However, it was a tiebreaker that left the Mets out and gave the Reds the last National League wild-card spot
This abrupt end has left a bitter taste among fans, players and coaching staff. The final series against the Marlins was key in the collapse. Miami, already eliminated, used its best arms to close the door on any hope for the Mets. Thus ended a campaign in which the team seemed to have everything to fight for October, but ended up watching the playoffs from home.
Starling Marte apologizes to Mets fans: “We feel sorry just like you do”
One of the first to publicly acknowledge the disappointment was outfielder Starling Marte, who through a message broadcast by SNY addressed the fans with sincere and self-critical words:
Dear fans: This season did not end as we expected. Every game we left on the field, every opportunity that slipped away from us, we felt it just like you… You were the reason why we gave everything in every game, the motivation that drove us to keep going even in the most difficult moments
The message was well received by many fans, who appreciated the gesture, although it does not diminish the frustration accumulated by another season that fell short. Marte, who also dealt with injuries in the second half of the year, reflected the feelings of a bruised locker room
What’s next for the Mets? Trade rumors and adjustments in 2026
Looking ahead to next season, big moves are expected in the New York office. The front office will be looking to strengthen key areas, particularly in pitching and the bullpen, areas that failed at key moments. The high spending in 2025 showed that money does not always buy victories and some players were also surprised not to have qualified.
Meanwhile, within the team there is a mixture of disappointment and motivation. The players’ apologies, far from being a closure, seem to be the beginning of a process of internal reflection that could lead to a partial restructuring of the roster.
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