Queens, NY – The 2023 New York Mets made history—but not the kind they hoped for. With a payroll exceeding $345 million, the Mets had the highest salary in MLB history. Big names like Max Scherzer, Justin Verlander, Francisco Lindor, and Pete Alonso were supposed to deliver a championship. Instead, they delivered a 74–87 record and a one-way ticket to October vacation.
Injuries plagued the rotation, the bullpen collapsed repeatedly, and offensive inconsistency doomed them in the standings. By midseason, the Mets waved the white flag—trading away Scherzer and Verlander, both of whom were supposed to be aces.
The epic collapse wasn’t just disappointing—it was historic. No team had ever spent that much and missed the playoffs. Now, with a new GM and a focus on rebuilding, Mets fans are left wondering: How did it all go so wrong, so fast?
