Mets' bitter end and offseason uncertainty leaves cloud after season that was big step forwardThere is no way to put a positive spin on the way the Mets' season ended, but their window remains wide open10/10/2022, 6:30 PMDanny AbrianoManager of Editorial ProductionOct 7, 2022; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer (21) steps off the mound after giving up a home run against the San Diego Padres in the first inning during game one of the Wild Card series for the 2022 MLB Playoffs at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports / © Brad Penner-USA TODAY SportsOct 2, 2022; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (20) reacts after hitting a pop fly against the Atlanta Braves in the seventh inning at Truist Park. / Larry Robinson-USA TODAY SportsFrancisco Lindor / Jessica Alcheh - USA TODAY Sports