The Mets' performance has been a rollercoaster over the past two years, with a remarkable turnaround from June 12, 2024, to June 12, 2025, and a sharp decline since then. The team's struggles are evident in the statistics, with a significant drop in performance across the board. Here's a breakdown of seven key players who have regressed the most.
Francisco Lindor
Lindor's performance has taken a nosedive, dropping from an MVP-caliber player to a mere All-Star. His numbers speak for themselves: from a .294/.366/.533 slash line with 37 HR and 98 RBI in 2024, to a .252/.337/.436 line with 19 HR and 53 RBI in 2025. This regression is all the more surprising given his impressive performance in the middle of 2024.
Mark Vientos
Vientos' decline has been gradual, but significant. He went from a cornerstone piece in the middle of the order to a fringe player. His numbers: .246/.304/.457 with 28 HR and 77 RBI in 2024, to .225/.266/.406 with 18 HR and 66 RBI in 2025. This regression is a stark contrast to his excellence in the 2024 postseason.
Tyrone Taylor
Taylor's fall from grace has been subtle but steady. He went from an average bat with plus defense to an untenable bat whose defense is closer to average. His numbers: .249/.316/.390 with 6 HR and 30 RBI in 2024, to .195/.228/.305 with 4 HR and 30 RBI in 2025.
David Peterson
Peterson's performance has been a perplexing disaster. He went from a solid starter to a struggling pitcher. His numbers: 189 IP, 14-5, 2.71 ERA, 3.7 WAR in 2024, to 150 IP, 7-9, 5.76 ERA, 2.1 WAR in 2025. This regression is all the more concerning given his offseason hip surgery.
Sean Manaea
Manaea's performance has been a rollercoaster, with a significant drop in his ERA and WAR. He went from a front-line starter to a traditional starter, tandem starter, long reliever, and mop-up man. His numbers: 121 IP, 9-3, 3.05 ERA, 1.9 WAR in 2024, to 103 2/3 IP, 3-5, 5.38 ERA, 0.7 WAR in 2025.
Kodai Senga
Senga's performance has been a complete turnaround, with a significant drop in his ERA and WAR. He went from a solid starter to an unpitchable pitcher. His numbers: 79 IP, 8-3, 1.59 ERA, 1.8 WAR in 2024, to 59 2/3 IP, 0-7, 6.94 ERA, -0.4 WAR in 2025.
Tylor Megill
Megill's performance has been a surprise, with a significant drop in his ERA and WAR. He went from a solid starter to a struggling pitcher. His numbers: 117 IP, 8-6, 4.00 ERA, 2.2 WAR in 2024, to 3 2/3 IP, 0-1, 7.36 ERA, -0.1 WAR in 2025.
In conclusion, the Mets' performance has been a stark contrast to their impressive turnaround in 2024. The team's struggles are evident in the statistics, with a significant drop in performance across the board. The regression of these seven key players is a cause for concern, and the team will need to make significant adjustments to get back on track.
