Assessing the Mets one third of way through season: What's gone well, what's gone wrong, and what's next

The Mets have persevered through an outrageous amount of injuries and a sporadic, road-centric schedule

6/10/2021, 4:30 PM
Jacob deGrom, Jonathan Villar, Pete Alonso, Luis Rojas, and Edwin Diaz / USA TODAY Sports/SNY Treated Image
Jacob deGrom, Jonathan Villar, Pete Alonso, Luis Rojas, and Edwin Diaz / USA TODAY Sports/SNY Treated Image
Jun 3, 2021; San Diego, California, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Taijuan Walker (99) pitches against the San Diego Padres during the first inning at Petco Park. / Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 3, 2021; San Diego, California, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Taijuan Walker (99) pitches against the San Diego Padres during the first inning at Petco Park. / Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
May 19, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) throws a runner out at first against the Atlanta Braves in the fifth inning at Truist Park. / © Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
May 19, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) throws a runner out at first against the Atlanta Braves in the fifth inning at Truist Park. / © Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
May 16, 2021; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; New York Mets right fielder Michael Conforto (30) leaves the game against the Tampa Bay Rays in the first inning with an injury at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports / Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
May 16, 2021; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; New York Mets right fielder Michael Conforto (30) leaves the game against the Tampa Bay Rays in the first inning with an injury at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports / Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 8, 2021; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; New York Mets pitcher David Peterson (23) is removed from the game in the third inning by manager Luis Rojas (19) against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. / © Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 8, 2021; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; New York Mets pitcher David Peterson (23) is removed from the game in the third inning by manager Luis Rojas (19) against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. / © Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 6, 2021; San Diego, California, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Marcus Stroman (0) and catcher James McCann (33) celebrate after a double play to end the fourth inning at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports / © Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 6, 2021; San Diego, California, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Marcus Stroman (0) and catcher James McCann (33) celebrate after a double play to end the fourth inning at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports / © Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

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