Player Opt-Outs

New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns faces intense scrutiny this offseason after the team's late-season collapse in 2025. Despite a high payroll and strong individual performances, the Mets missed the playoffs, losing a Wild Card spot to the Cincinnati Reds. Stearns aims to rebuild the roster to contend for the NL East title and emulate the Los Angeles Dodgers.