Mets need to revive bats if they want to be playing in October
Briefly

Frankie Montas faces potential removal from the Mets' rotation due to a troubling 6.88 ERA. The team’s offensive woes, averaging just 4.02 runs since June 13, rank them among the bottom teams in the league for run production. Their batting average of .229 and .231 average with runners in scoring position contribute to their difficulties. After being seven games under .500, changes are necessary. President of baseball ops David Stearns focused on improving the bullpen, but the underperformance of the lineup presents an ongoing challenge for the team.
The Mets are averaging 4.02 runs since June 13, ranking third-fewest in the majors, with only the Giants and Guardians below them in this statistic.
The Mets' lineup has a third-worst .231 average with runners in scoring position, contributing to their struggles and a seven-game deficit under .500 since June 13.
Despite boasting a talented roster, the Mets' offensive performance has been inconsistent, which has jeopardized their chances of overcoming rotation issues.
President of baseball ops David Stearns focused on the bullpen at the trade deadline, but the Mets' continuing lineup failures indicate a need for substantial changes.
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