Analyzing Mets' payroll situation for 2025 MLB season and beyondDavid Stearns and the Mets are uniquely positioned to be aggressive this offseason10/28/2024, 4:45 PMDanny AbrianoManager of Editorial ProductionOct 18, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; New York Yankees outfielder Juan Soto (22) celebrates after hitting a two run home run against the Cleveland Guardians in the first inning during game four of the ALCS for the 2024 MLB playoffs at Progressive Field. / David Dermer - Imagn ImagesOct 9, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Mets pitcher David Peterson (23) throws in the sixth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies in game four of the NLDS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Citi Field. / Brad Penner - Imagn ImagesDavid Stearns / USA TODAY Sports/SNY Treated ImageOct 17, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets third base Mark Vientos (27) reacts after hitting a home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first inning during game four of the NLCS for the 2024 MLB playoffs at Citi Field. / Brad Penner - Imagn Images