At $24 million, the Mets hope hes still able to contribute offensively. Overall, recorded 3.83 ERA, 10.7 SO/9, and 1.337 WHIP in 105 2/3 innings. Since the two sides reportedly wont break bread again until after the calendar flips over to 2022, the boredom is getting to us. Castellanos would need to opt out of the final two years of his contract with the Cincinnati Reds to become a free agent this winter. Marquee addition Francisco Lindor, who signed a 10-year deal worth $341 million before even playing his first game with the Mets, had a down season, and franchise pitcherJacob deGrom was limited to 15 starts by arm injuries. Correa will need to pass another physical before the deal becomes official. If the club needs help at the trade deadline (or even before Opening Day), they'll get it. Cohen wont be shy about spending to improve the team in the short and long term, and he was plenty vocal when the Mets struggled in 2021. focus will probably shift to the bullpen and potentially one more RHP Edwin Daz (third-time arbitration eligible)A solid season quelled concerns about Daz, who should remain in the closers role next year. Narvaez was signed to a one-year deal with a club option for 2024, but make no mistake about it, he was not brought in to be the next great starting catcher for the Mets. It hasnt been formally added to the National League permanently yet. CF Cedric Mullins 2. This year all of that could change though, as they have three top 100 prospects that debuted at the end of last season, who all figure to have bigger roles in 2023. Long flawed as a prospect, Mauricio is starting to come into his own at the right time and deserves some mention here, especially since he is on the 40-man roster. Albert Almora Jr. (free agent)An intriguing offseason acquisition, Almora produced next to nothing during his time in New York. "I think the best lesson you can have is from yourself, when you make mistakes yourself," Can told reporters, including Tyler Kepner of the New York Times, last week. The Mets were in first place for a majority of the season but collapsed in the second half. He can also play left field, if the Mets want to use him there while adding other pieces to revamp the lineup. He hit a career-high 34 home runs with the Reds in 2021, and hes a proven commodity who could step right into a big role in the Mets lineup. The Mets are as star-studded of a team as you are going to find. Regardless of how you stack them, the top five of this lineup is where you see real strength with the Mets. RONNY MAURICIO ABSOLULEY SENDS ONE OUT. As of now, Peterson is projected as the Mets sixth starter, behind Max Scherzer, Justin Verlander, Kodai Senga, Jos Quintana, and Carlos Carrasco. 6-keys: media/spln/mlb/reg/free/stories, at But one of the few bright spots for 1. Both Can and McNeil bat left-handed, but we havent seen Can in more than a year. section: | slug: mets-2022-season-preview-projected-lineup-rotation-and-three-questions-facing-baseballs-biggest-spenders | sport: baseball | route: article_single.us | Davis (first-year arbitration eligible)Playing through injury, Davis lost the everyday third-base job despite a respectable .285/.384/.436 slash line. In the weeks following that followed the Mets went on a free-agent spending spree that reshaped the lineup and brought in Max Scherzer to play Robin to deGrom's Batman. There are some really good players here but a lot of holes. Last season, Buck Showalter was steadfast in keeping his top four in his lineup consistent when they were all healthy. But, if Can hits well, the Mets suddenly have an impact middle-of-the-order bat they didn't have a year ago. He was ramping up to pitch again when the Mets fell out of the playoff race, and time simply ran out. Follow me on twitter! Aaron Nola is a distant third at 22.9 WAR. All I know is that I can't live in the past. If the Mets let him DH against every lefty they faced this year, Vientos might just hit 15 home runs. I have really tried to have five pitches that the hitters have to worry about instead of two or three and then have another few that I might throw, Peterson said. Steven Cohen's first season as New York Mets overlord did not go according to plan. Projected Standings, Roster Management, Draft Results, Keeper Management; Coming early January 2023! There's no excuses for that. All Win Expectancy, Leverage Index, Run Expectancy, and Fans Scouting Report data licenced from TangoTiger.com. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. As long as they're healthy, I'm confident they'll be great. It was a disappointing year for many reasons. The Mets are signing outfielder Jaylin Davis to a minor league contract with an invitation to big league camp, tweets Joel Sherman of the New York Post. This lineup I hope the Mets can put together is unlikely, but possible. He is the author of two books about the Chicago Blackhawks and has been credentialed for the MLB All-Star Game and postseason and multiple Stanley Cup Finals. The only question is if he will be afforded the opportunity do so, because of his otherwise limited skill-set. Considering he is under contract for $3.5 million, Darin Ruf is the favorite to make the team, but after hitting .152/.216/.197 with the Mets in 29 games last year, his spot is far from guaranteed. 2022 Year to Date: 2023 Projected Rest of Season: 2023 Projected Full Season: Team G W L W% RDif RS/G RA/G G W L W% RDif RS/G RA/G W L W% RDif RS/G RA/G; Yankees: 162: 99: 63.611 The Mets are an improved team heading into 2022. Or, more accurately, to be co-Batmans. Luis Guillorme, Tommy Pham, Tomas Nido, Darin Ruf or Mark Vientos. Scherzer finished third in the NL Cy Young voting, and no one would have questioned it if he won. Conforto LF 6. pic.twitter.com/GikEeFCqv8. That first impression could only be the beginning for Baty, who looks to be the third baseman of the future for the New York Mets. Watch more top videos, highlights, and B/R original content, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. But to spread out some of that usage and have multiple weapons against different hitters.. When the Scherzer deal is completed, the Mets' 2022 payroll will project around a whopping $265 million, which will surely lead the majors. While president Sandy Alderson and owner Steve Cohen will have a major focus on finding a new president of baseball operations, the on-field product will certainly be a priority following a disappointing 77-85 season, where they missed the playoffs for the fifth straight season. After the Mets added Baez and all of their hitters got healthy, Smith was the odd-man out of the lineup on most nights. Copyright 2005 - 2022 Metsmerized Online. This is arguably the biggest question surrounding Correa's 360-degree turn from the Giants to the Mets. Expect Buck Showalter to find a way to deplore his favorite infielder in the lineup any chance he gets, as he is even flirting with the idea of adding a first base glove into Guillormes bag this season. All rights reserved (About Us). Projected Lineup Player POS AB R HR RBI SB AVG OBP Predicting what the New York Mets' lineup could look like on opening day in 2022.Noah K. Murray | AP Photo. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Last year, we saw a platoon of Luis Guillorme and Eduardo Escobar form at one point during the season, when Escobar was struggling with his left-handed swing. His .467 slugging percentage would have been third on the Mets last season, behind only Pete Alonso and Starling Marte. Open Thread: Mets at Cardinals, 2/27/23. Hes likely to return as a rotation depth piece. Support NJ.com. ESPN's Jeff Passan reported the The New York Mets (101-61) will take on the San Diego Padres (89-73) on Sunday. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. News never stops. Projected Lineup Player POS AB R HR RBI SB AVG OBP 2022 St. John's University Grad and aspiring reporter! With Correa's $315 million deal, Steve Cohen has spent $806.1 million this offseason alone on free agents. 2022 NL East, Mets odds. Unfortunately for Peterson, he may find himself starting the 2023 But the expectation is that it will be part of the new CBA. '//cdn.taboola.com/libtrc/metsmerizedonline-network/loader.js', }(document.createElement('script'), Petersons slider looked particularly good in his Grapefruit league debut. Predicting Mets 2022 opening day lineup | Big free agent additions incoming? if (!document.getElementById(i)){ Given the Mets struggles in 2021, an argument can be made that almost no player is a lock to return in 2022. Then you have Tomas Nido who, as previously mentioned, will be platooning with Narvaez behind the plate. If Robinson Cano returns to the team in 2022 well get to him in a minute that could push McNeil to left field and Smith out of a job. Its been a while since the Mets have been able to alternate righty-lefty through the entire lineup, but the way the 2022 roster is coming together that could easily be accomplished. Jonathan Villar (free agent after the World Series)Villar played his role well, appearing in 142 games despite being signed as a bench option last winter. Expect the Mets lineup to be mixed and matched across the field this season, and this Opening Day lineup would be the first example of that. So what will the Mets look like when the 2022 season opens? One area that is interesting, however, is the top. Were still sitting around waiting, patiently, for Major League Baseball and the MLBPA to get together and agree on a new Collective Bargaining Agreement. LHP Joey Lucchesi (first-time arbitration eligible)A member of the Opening Day rotation, Lucchesi could miss all of next season recovering from Tommy John surgery. Francisco Lindor was awful for the first two months before finally turning things around. That combination could help push the Mets use free agency to plug some holes quickly. After signing a 10-year, $341 million contract prior to the 2021 season, Lindor will be the Mets shortstop in 2022 and well beyond. But what exactly triggered the Giants' sudden concerns? Mets Projected Lineup CF Brandon Nimmo RF Starling Marte SS Francisco Lindor 1B Pete Alonso 2B Jeff McNeil DH Daniel Vogelbach 3B Eduardo Escobar C Francisco lvarez LF Mark Canha While signing Carlos Correa would have taken the Mets lineup to a different level, it is still deep and without any significant holes. Robinson Can (signed through 2023)Can wasnt on the Mets roster this season due to a PED suspension, but hell be back to collect the $48 million remaining on his contract over the next two years. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. and play-by-play data provided by Sports Info Solutions. Alvarez needs the most seasoning of this trio, as he has the steepest learning curve defensively and the Mets arent going to be keen on rushing his development. Here's a look at the Mets' starting lineup if the full squad is set to play the opener. order could shake out if no further changes are made: J.D. So heres what $500 million buys you in MLB, according to ESPNs Buster Olney, who projected the Mets Opening Day lineup. If Smith is at first, you would have two left-handed batters in the infield as well. Nonetheless, Cohen continued to strike whenever there has been an opening to move the Mets one step closer to ending their 36-year World Series drought. Hes an above-average sixth starter, though, and he likely wont start the year on the MLB roster as a Davis, Jeff McNeil and Dominic After missing the final three months of the 2021 season, deGrom should still be in line to start at the top of the rotation next season. Support NJ.com, Mike Rosenstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com. That sets up an interesting tender decision for the Mets, who must decide if they want to pay Lucchesi twice through arbitration -- this winter and next -- for the right to retain him into 2023. Walker will make $7 million this season with a chance to increase his 2023 contract option through incentives. He is blocked at shortstop with Francisco Lindor, and at third base with Escobar, Baty and even Vientos. 2022 New York Mets Roster (40-man) 2021 Season Record: 101-61-0, 2nd place in NL_East ( Schedule and Results ) Postseason: Lost NL Wild Card Series (2-1) to Call 1-800-GAMBLER (IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-888-532-3500 (VA), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org/chat (CT). Steve Cohens first season as the owner of the Mets included plenty of ups and downs. The resources of Cohen have given Billy Eppler plenty of options for how he can approach building the Mets' roster. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Other than finding a reliable lefty reliever, the Mets' roster appears pretty set. Starling Marte, left fielder Mark Canha and third baseman Eduardo Robinson Cano (DH) 6. payroll expenditures are projected at $230.9 million after the See draftkings.com/sportsbook for full terms and conditions. He mashes left-handed pitching. Khalil Lee (pre-arbitration)The Mets eighth-ranked prospect, Lee rebounded from a poor start to the season to bash 14 homers over his final 86 games at Triple-A Syracuse. This is a yellow flag more than a red flag, but it is a flag. Fangraphs projects the Mets to score 4.66 runs/game which would rank seventh in the National League, and behind the Phillies projected 4.89 value. New York Mets projected starting lineup 1. We may never know unless the team comes forward and explains it. A full season of Vogelbach should make the Mets lineup better, especially if they can find him the proper platoon partner they never had at the end of last season. Drew Smith returns from last years bullpen after pitching to a 3.33 ERA, headlining a long list of relief options that will fill out the back of the bullpen behind the Mets new core four of Diaz, Ottavino, Robertson and Raley. A Jonathan Villar reunion would have made sense. McNeil should be hitting atop any lineup, but the Mets may feel hesitant to abandon a starting lineup that served them well last year, producing the fifth-most runs in baseball and the second-best on-base percentage. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. Adding Marte as a tag-team partner for Now that the lineup just got deeper, I would expect it to look something like this: That configuration provides plenty of balance between the Mets' left-handed and right-handed hitters andwould give opposing pitchers and managers headaches in the process. Theyll look to get more consistent production from him next season. David Peterson Dominates 2023 Spring Debut, Morning Briefing: Dodgers Gavin Lux Out For The Season, Quintana Struggles in Spring Debut, Astros Defeat Mets 8-4, Spring Notes: Kodai Senga to Pitch Sunday, 2023 Mets Non-Roster Invitee Profile: Jonathan Araz. Escobar has one year left on his deal but provides value as a switch hitter and his ability to field third base, shortstop or second base. Analysis: The biggest addition for the Mets at the deadline was bringing in Mychal Givens, who has posted a 2.66 and 1.25 WHIP across 40 games this season. That factor did not stagger Steve Cohen, who swooped in to nab the All-Star shortstop on a 12-year deal, at the 11th hour. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). He could push for an Opening Day roster spot if the Mets feel comfortable with his development. The 23-year-old former second round pick has proven all he needs to with the bat, but really profiles as a first baseman when it comes to the glove. Can's skills may have deteriorated since then. The New York Mets revitalized their lineup Friday with a trio of free-agent signingscenter fielder Starling Marte, left fielder Mark Canha and third baseman Narvaez represents a slight upgrade over James McCann offensively, while his left-handed bat creates a more natural platoon with Nido. Atlanta Braves. will provide some much-needed depth to the offensive group. Even many of those whose financial futures are certain come with significant question marks in other respects, making this one of the more fluid Mets offseasons in recent memory. A graduate of Florida Atlantic University, Ryan has written for various publications such as 12Up, The Cardinal, Mets Find DeGrom Replacement, Sign Verlander to Two-Year Deal, Time is Now For Jacob DeGrom's Contract Extension, With DeGrom Sidelined, Zack Wheeler Becoming Cy Young Front-Runner. If he does, hell warrant plenty of attention. Ryan Finkelstein is the Managing Editor of Just Baseball. All Rights Reserved. Cano will also be 39 next season, and hes dealt with injury trouble in recent seasons. 9 in our top 100, making him the second-highest ranked catching prospect in all of baseball. The Mets will be placing a lot of faith in Correa to perform for more than a decade, so any physical concerns would be alarming. Here's the #Mets Super Bowl ad. The New York Mets have been considered one of the big winners in the offseason so far. Brandon Nimmo (third-year arbitration eligible)The only question still surrounding Nimmo is his ability to stay healthy over 162 games. Position Rankings. Michael Conforto (free agent subject to qualifying offer)It remains to be seen if the Mets will bid enough to bring Conforto back to Flushing following seven solid seasons. The Mets responded however by signing Justin Verlander, Kodai Senga and Jose Quintana, while bringing back Carlos Carrasco on a club option. RHP Marcus Stroman (free agent after the World Series)The Mets most consistent starter all season, Stroman will be looking to cash in with a multi-year deal in free agency. LHP Aaron Loup (free agent after the World Series)Loups historic season, highlighted by a 0.95 ERA over 56 2/3 innings, means hell seek a raise over the $3 million he made this season. major reason for that lack of success. during the first year of Steve Cohen's ownership tenure. If they dont sign Conforto to a long-term deal, the Mets will need to pursue someone similar to replace him. The Giants had pivoted to Correa after losing Aaron Judge to that record-setting, nine-year, $360 million contract with the Yankees. Then you have McNeil and is NL-leading .326 average, filling in all the gaps in between. Sign up to receive our daily Morning Lineup to stay in the know about the latest trending topics around Major League Baseball. Smith and Davis are overqualified bench players (Smith had a down 2021 while playing through shoulder and wrist injuries) who provide depth in the event of injuries or underperformance. RHP Robert Gsellman (third-time arbitration eligible)A lat tear cost Gsellman most of the second half. So needing McNeil or Guillorme who bat lefty becomes a troubling proposition. Projection System: ZiPS . Correa will provide plenty of pop at the top of the Mets' lineup. Heres a way-too-early prediction at the teams potential order for opening day. Hes technically under team control for another year, but theres little reason for the Mets to do anything but non-tender him. a 77-85 record and finished 11.5 games behind the eventual World The New York Mets have not received significant contributions from a rookie position player since 2019, when Pete Alonso made his MLB debut and won NL Rookie of the Year. Gambling problem? RHP Trevor May (signed through 2022)May, who produced a 3.59 ERA as Dazs primary right-handed setup man, is due another $7.75 million next season. It usually starts at the top, and Bochy went on record Monday to say he believes the Rangers projected front four -- Marcus Semien, Corey Seager, Nathaniel Lowe and Adolis Garca -- could rank among the best in the American League this season. The single biggest question for the Mets in 2022. DeGrom had a 1.08 ERA with nearly twice as many strikeouts (146) as total bases allowed (75) in his 15 starts last year. Unfortunately for Peterson, he may find himself starting the 2023 season with the Syracuse Mets. They'll make your heart race a bit in the eighth and ninth innings. As of now, Peterson is projected as the Mets sixth starter, behind Max Scherzer, Justin Verlander, Kodai Senga, Jos Quintana, and Carlos Carrasco. The 52-110 Orioles and Diamondbacks scored more runs per game than the Mets. At some point this season, we are likely to see Alvarez back in Queens. Davis is the exception, but hell be fighting for at-bats behind Escobar. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Edwin Diaz is the best closer in baseball, coming off a season where he struck out 50.2% of the batters he faced, while pitching to a sparkling 1.31 ERA. Nimmo atop the lineup should create a lot more traffic on the bases Projection System: ZiPS . Stanton DH 7. Teams need to have at least seven, if not closer to eight or nine viable starting pitchers if they want to get through the marathon that is a 162-game season. temporarily, put New York over the Competitive Balance Tax threshold, The lefty produced a 2.70 ERA in 13 1/3 innings en route to another trip to free agency. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Francisco Lindor (SS) 4. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Marte led baseball in stolen bases (47) last year, but Nimmo had the better OBP (.401). No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. RHP Jordan Yamamoto (pre-arbitration)Had a shoulder strain not cost him most of the summer, Yamamoto would have seen significant time replacing other injured players in the Mets rotation. !function (e, f, u, i) { Beyond that there are some questions for the Mets, with young prospects on the horizon who are looking to push veterans for at-bats. The New York Mets enter the 2023 with a star-studded roster and lofty expectations, as owner Steve Cohen continues to go all-in to win now. The 23-year-old will become the starting third baseman for the Mets at some point, the only question is how early into this season before he grabs that position. f.parentNode.insertBefore(e, f); Steve Cohen is so excited about the team they have purchased this winter that he bought a damn Super Bowl commercial to advertise it. Projected record. All major league baseball data including pitch type, velocity, batted ball location, The slick fielder remains a backup option at second, third and short. Andrew Chafin would have been a fine addition, methinks. All UZR (ultimate zone rating) calculations are provided courtesy of Mitchel Lichtman. Hes expressed some interest in a return, though the Mets may not have room in their rotation to accommodate him. RHP Dellin Betances (player option for 2022)Coming off shoulder surgery, Betances is a lock to exercise his $1 million player option. It's up to the Mets to make sure they stay on the field. from AmazingAvenue.com at 2/27/2023 12:05:00 PM. Under team control for three more seasons, hell be blocked by Alonso at first base for all of them. - Yankees analyst says Gary Sanchez would thrive with Mets rival, - Ex-Yankees pitcher may re-sign with Red Sox, MLB insider says, - Pirates designate ex-Yankees prospect from Clay Holmes trade for assignment, - Mets face competition if they want to trade for All-Star closer. If the Mets are looking for a prospect to take over a job at the start of 2022, Lee might be the best option. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: mlb | pageType: stories | slugger, especially if the DH is added to the NL, but otherwise, the My hunch is the Mets are done making major moves but will tinker with the margins of the roster before Opening Day. 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