Were the Mets POORLY BUILT, Or Did they UNDERPERFORM? | Can David Stearns Get It Right Next Year?
Were the Mets POORLY BUILT, Or Did they UNDERPERFORM? | Can David Stearns Get It Right Next Year?  
Podcast: Locked On Mets - Daily Podcast On The New York Mets
Published On: Thu Sep 17 2026
Description: New York Mets' season unravels as injuries, failed acquisitions, and underperformance spark questions about roster construction.Is this a case of bad luck, or did front office decisions set the Mets up for disaster from Opening Day?Ryan Finkelstein scrutinizes Freddy Peralta’s struggles, the impact of Clay Holmes’ injury, and why the pitching staff’s depth wasn’t enough to keep the Mets afloat.Attention shifts to the offense, where the departures of Pete Alonso and Brandon Nimmo, questionable trades for Marcus Semien and Luis Robert Jr., and the costly gamble on Jorge Polanco have left the Mets searching for answers.Can a healthy Francisco Lindor, Juan Soto, and a year-two leap for Bichette steer the club back on track in 2027?Finkelstein weighs the front office’s missteps, and asks if another overhaul—or renewed faith in this core—is what the Mets truly need. Everydayer Club  If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub  JOIN THE LOCKED ON METS INSIDER COMMUNITY: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonmets Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Aura CybersecurityStart your free trial today at https://aura.com/aware.  Protect yourself now. StanceCheck out the ICON collection from Stance—premium comfort, performance, and durability designed for whatever your day brings. Use promo Code LOCKEDON at checkout for 20% off your purchase.  Learn more at https://Stance.com.Stance. The Official Sock Partner of Major League Baseball.Clutch ParlaysGo to https://ClutchParlays.com today and use code LOCKEDON for your first month free on a monthly plan. Pick Smarter. Parlay Sharper. 5-Hour ENERGYGet candy-flavored chaos with Fruity Rainbow 5-hour ENERGY®️ Shots - available online at https://5hourENERGY.com or AmazonKALSHIFor a limited time, Download Kalshi and use code Locked On to get $25 when you trade $25. Kalshi. Trade what’s next.  GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.FanDuelMake this Your Most Rewarding Season Ever with FanDuel. Get $350 in Bonus Bets — GUARANTEED — when you bet five dollars every day for seven days.  Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM  FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.