Why Mets are in an advantageous spot for 2022 and beyond despite disheartening 2021

With the Mets trending toward being out of it, all is not lost going forward

9/16/2021, 5:00 PM
Francisco Lindor, Pete Alonso, Steve Cohen, and Francisco Alvarez / USA TODAY Sports/SNY Treated Image
Francisco Lindor, Pete Alonso, Steve Cohen, and Francisco Alvarez / USA TODAY Sports/SNY Treated Image
Sep 12, 2021; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) rounds the bases after hitting a three run home run in the second inning against the New York Yankees at Citi Field. / Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 12, 2021; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) rounds the bases after hitting a three run home run in the second inning against the New York Yankees at Citi Field. / Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
New York Mets injured starting pitchers Jacob deGrom (left) and Noah Syndergaard walk in from the bullpen before a game against the Atlanta Braves at Citi Field. / Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
New York Mets injured starting pitchers Jacob deGrom (left) and Noah Syndergaard walk in from the bullpen before a game against the Atlanta Braves at Citi Field. / Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 14, 2021; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets second baseman Javier Baez (23) follows through on a game tying solo home run against the St. Louis Cardinals during the ninth inning at Citi Field. / Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 14, 2021; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets second baseman Javier Baez (23) follows through on a game tying solo home run against the St. Louis Cardinals during the ninth inning at Citi Field. / Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Mets prospects Brett Baty and Ronny Mauricio stretching at MCU Park on May 25, 2021. / Rob Carbuccia/SNY
Mets prospects Brett Baty and Ronny Mauricio stretching at MCU Park on May 25, 2021. / Rob Carbuccia/SNY

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