Making sense of what has caused the Mets' disastrous second half and examining what's next

As a once-promising season has devolved, we examine how it happened and what might come next

8/17/2021, 8:00 PM
Francisco Lindor, Jacob deGrom, Michael Conforto, and Pete Alonso / USA TODAY Sports/SNY Treated Image
Francisco Lindor, Jacob deGrom, Michael Conforto, and Pete Alonso / USA TODAY Sports/SNY Treated Image
Jul 26, 2021; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets third baseman Jeff McNeil (6) hits a single during the first inning against the Atlanta Braves at Citi Field. / © Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 26, 2021; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets third baseman Jeff McNeil (6) hits a single during the first inning against the Atlanta Braves at Citi Field. / © Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 11, 2021; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) hits a two-run home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning at Citi Field. / Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 11, 2021; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) hits a two-run home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning at Citi Field. / Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 3, 2021; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Mets center fielder Brandon Nimmo (9) heads home to score the first run of the game in the fifth inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. / Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 3, 2021; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Mets center fielder Brandon Nimmo (9) heads home to score the first run of the game in the fifth inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. / Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 30, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; New York Mets manager Luis Rojas (19) makes a pitching change against the Atlanta Braves in the eighth inning at Truist Park. / Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 30, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; New York Mets manager Luis Rojas (19) makes a pitching change against the Atlanta Braves in the eighth inning at Truist Park. / Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 24, 2021; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard (34) walks on the field during spring training workouts at Clover Park. / Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 24, 2021; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard (34) walks on the field during spring training workouts at Clover Park. / Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

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