John Pagnotta

After 7 months and only 58 total games, Luis Robert Jr.’s tenure as a Met has ended, as the Orioles claimed him off waivers today.

In August, the New York Mets have played much better than their 2026 record suggests.

After Wednesday’s news that Jorge Polanco was placed back on the injured list, it is safe to say Year 1 of his tenure was a failure.

Since the trade deadline, the New York Mets have gone through their best stretch of the season, going 9-3 in their last 12 games.

When David Stearns and the New York Mets traded for Luis Robert Jr. in January, it was viewed as a low-risk, high-reward type of move.

The New York Mets’ fire sale at the trade deadline went just as expected. 

With the New York Mets’ season appearing to spiral further with each passing day, many fans are rightfully placing the blame on David Stearns.

Through the first half of the 2026 season, the Mets currently sit in last place in the National League East, going 34-47 in their first 81 games. 

Through the first half of the 2026 season, the Mets currently sit in last place in the National League East, going 34-47 in their first 81 games. 

It’s time to be blunt about the 2026 New York Mets.