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Change · New York Mets

The New York Mets went 74-88 in 2026. The model projects 85 wins for 2027, an 11-win rise.

2026 record
74-88
Run differential
-32
2027 expected
84.8
Change
+10.8

The New York Mets went 74-88 in 2026 with a -32 run differential.

Their 699 runs scored and 731 allowed point to about 78 wins, so they won 4 fewer games than their run totals suggest.

For 2027 the model projects 84.8 wins, with an 80% range of 75 to 95. Its strongest spot is left field (+3.5 wins against the average club) and its weakest is designated hitter (-1.0).

Projections pull every club toward the middle, and the 2027 roster doesn't yet include free agents, trades or players returning from injury.

PositionProjected winsvs. league
Left field4.7+3.5
Shortstop4.3+1.4
Right field2.1+0.7
Center field3.0+0.6
Third base2.6+0.5
Catcher3.3+0.3
Bullpen8.5+0.0
Second base1.8-0.1
Rotation6.9-0.5
First base0.6-0.8
Designated hitter-0.6-1.0