"A record $340MM payroll couldn't even guarantee the Mets a playoff spot, as the Reds edged New York out of a wild card berth via tiebreaker on the final day of the regular season. The near-miss was the final insult after a disastrous second half, leaving the Amazins with plenty of roster decisions and perhaps some bigger-picture questions to answer during what is sure to be a busy offseason."
"Juan Soto, OF: $643.125MM through 2039 (player opt-out after 2029 season, but Mets can override opt-out by adding $40MM to final 10 years of contract) Francisco Lindor, SS: $192MM through 2031 ($5MM deferred annually) Brandon Nimmo, OF: $101.25MM through 2030 Sean Manaea, SP: $50MM through 2027 ($7.75MM deferred annually) Kodai Senga, SP: $42MM through 2027 (Mets receive $15MM club option for 2028 if Senga misses at least 130 consecutive days due to elbow injury/Tommy John surgery)"
"Edwin Diaz, RP: $18.5MM player options for 2026 and 2027 seasons (Diaz must decide on both options this offseason; if he remains, Mets hold $17.25MM club option for 2028 season with $1MM buyout) Pete Alonso, 1B: $24MM player option for 2026 (Alonso has already stated he is opting out) Frankie Montas, SP: $17MM player option for 2026 A.J. Minter, RP: $11M player option for 2026 Brooks Raley, RP: $4.75MM club option for 2026 ($750K buyout) Drew Smith, RP: $2MM club option for 2026"
The Mets missed the playoffs after losing a wild-card tiebreaker to the Reds despite carrying a record $340 million payroll. A disastrous second-half collapse forced urgent roster decisions and larger organizational questions heading into the offseason. Several players occupy large guaranteed contracts, including Juan Soto through 2039, Francisco Lindor through 2031, Brandon Nimmo through 2030, and multiple pitchers on multi-year deals. Multiple player and club options await decisions, notably Edwin Diaz's two options and Pete Alonso's $24 million option that he plans to decline. Assuming Diaz and Alonso opt out, 2026 commitments approach $201.625 million.
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