5 things Mets must do to make postseason leap in 2023

Mets won 101 games in 2022, but some key missing elements hurt them down the stretch and in October

10/23/2022, 2:00 PM
New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer (21) pitches against the Philadelphia Phillies. / Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer (21) pitches against the Philadelphia Phillies. / Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
James McCann / Wendell Cruz - USA TODAY Sports
James McCann / Wendell Cruz - USA TODAY Sports
Oct 19, 2022; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander (35) reacts after striking out Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (not pictured) to end the sixth inning in game one of the ALCS for the 2022 MLB Playoffs at Minute Maid Park. / Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 19, 2022; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander (35) reacts after striking out Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (not pictured) to end the sixth inning in game one of the ALCS for the 2022 MLB Playoffs at Minute Maid Park. / Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Francisco Alvarez / Brad Penner - USA TODAY Sports
Francisco Alvarez / Brad Penner - USA TODAY Sports
Billy Eppler speaking to the media during Mets end of season news conference on Oct. 14, 2022. / SNY
Billy Eppler speaking to the media during Mets end of season news conference on Oct. 14, 2022. / SNY

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