Summary
Mets owner Steve Cohen apologized to fans after the team failed to make the playoffs. The Mets started strong but ultimately finished with a record of 83-79, losing the chance to compete due to a tiebreaker. Cohen promised a review of what went wrong and declared his commitment to improving the team.
Key Facts
- Mets owner Steve Cohen apologized to fans on social media after missing the playoffs.
- The Mets had the best record at one point in the season and a strong position in the Wild Card race.
- The team's final record was 83 wins and 79 losses, but they lost a tiebreaker for the playoffs.
- The owner plans to investigate both obvious and less obvious reasons for the team's performance.
- The Mets' strong early performance declined, with the team going 38-55 in their last 93 games.
- Cohen bought the majority stake in the Mets in 2020, aiming to win a World Series within five years.
- Despite having the highest payroll, including a significant investment in player Juan Soto, the team didn’t meet expectations.
