Analyzing Mets' payroll situation for 2026 MLB season and beyond

Despite one of the highest payrolls in the sport, the Mets will have plenty of room to maneuver

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New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto / David Reginek - Imagn Images
New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto / David Reginek - Imagn Images
Jul 10, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; New York Mets pitcher David Peterson (23) delivers during the second inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. / Mitch Stringer - Imagn Images
Jul 10, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; New York Mets pitcher David Peterson (23) delivers during the second inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. / Mitch Stringer - Imagn Images
David Stearns / USA TODAY Sports/SNY Treated Image
David Stearns / USA TODAY Sports/SNY Treated Image
New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez (4) gestures to the dugout after hitting a two-run home run against the Chicago Cubs during the eighth inning at Wrigley Field. / David Banks-Imagn Images
New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez (4) gestures to the dugout after hitting a two-run home run against the Chicago Cubs during the eighth inning at Wrigley Field. / David Banks-Imagn Images

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