By Loveth 
At the start of the 2025 season, a lot of people thought the Mets had one of the best lineups in baseball—some even said they might outslug the Dodgers. On paper, they had it all: guys who hit for contact, others who get on base, plenty of power, and even some speed. It looked like this offense was about to light things up.
Fast-forward a bit, and things haven’t really gone according to plan. The Mets just aren’t scoring like we all expected, and now fans are wondering if this is more than just a rough patch.
So What’s Going On?
Stat nerds will tell you the Mets have actually been hitting the ball hard and getting unlucky. Advanced stats show they’re making good contact, hitting it on the barrel, and their expected numbers are better than what’s showing up on the scoreboard. That’s the silver lining.
But outside of the usual stars—Lindor, new guy Juan Soto, and slugger Pete Alonso—the rest of the lineup has been shaky. Brandon Nimmo, usually Mr. On-Base, has been off his game for a while now. Mark Vientos, who looked promising last year, has been pretty quiet at the plate so far this season.
And second base? Total mess. The team hasn’t gotten anything going from that spot. Brett Baty has had chances but still isn’t hitting like a big leaguer, so the Mets might need to look elsewhere.
Reasons to Stay Hopeful
Not all hope is lost, though. Catcher Francisco Alvarez is almost ready to come back from injury, and his bat could really wake up this lineup. Plus, there’s Jeff McNeil. Yeah, the same guy fans were ready to trade not long ago. He’s been trying out a new approach at the plate—what he calls his “torpedo bat”—and if that clicks, he might surprise everyone and become a key part of this offense again.
Bottom line: The Mets offense isn’t awful, but right now it’s more “just okay” than great. There’s still time to turn things around—if a few more bats can wake up.