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New York Mets: Stock up, stock down

By Michael Carpenter | Last updated 6/26/23

Coming into the 2023 season, the New York Mets were expected to be World Series contenders. But with a 35-42 record, they are currently 15 games behind the Atlanta Braves in the National League East and eight games out of a wild card spot. With plenty of games left to make a run at a playoff spot, expectations have led to serious disappointment to begin 2023.

Here are players who are currently trending up and down for the Mets.

Stock Up

David Robertson, pitcher: After down seasons in both 2019 and 2021, Robertson looked like a pitcher who was on his way out of the majors. But after a bounce-back year in 2022, he was awarded a one-year, $10M contract this offseason with the Mets and he has not disappointed.
After losing closer Edwin Diaz to injury during the World Baseball Classic, Robertson was thrust into the closer role and has anchored the Mets' bullpen while enjoying one of his best seasons as a professional.
With a 2-1 record, Robertson has a 1.64 ERA and has converted 11 of his 13 save opportunities while posting his second-best WHIP of his career with a 1.00.

David Robertson finishes off the 5-out save and the Mets win it! pic.twitter.com/fS44vZEr3d
— SNY (@SNYtv) June 24, 2023

Brandon Nimmo, outfield: Fresh off a new 8-year, $162M contract to return to the Mets, Nimmo has continued his strong play from last year while hitting leadoff and patrolling centerfield in New York.

Hitting .283 with eight home runs and 35 RBI, he also sits tied for second in the majors with four triples on the season while setting the table for the Mets offense.

After playing in a career-high 151 games in 2022, he has played in all but three of the Mets games in 2023, further solidifying his health after battling injuries before last years breakout season.

The Mets will need his strong play to continue if they hope to fight their way back into the playoff hunt in 2023.

Brandon Nimmo - New York Mets (8) pic.twitter.com/TpAy6dtVv5
— MLB HR Videos (@MLBHRVideos) June 24, 2023

Stock Down

Fransisco Lindor, shortstop: Lindor has not looked like the player who will be making $32 million dollars a season over the next nine years.

Hitting only .221, Lindor has also struck out 75 times through 77 games played, on pace to set a new career high. While the power has still been there with 15 home runs, he seen fans become frustrated with his all or nothing approach at the plate.

While Lindor has played above average defense, he has made some uncharacteristic mistakes that you wouldn’t expect from a two-time Gold Glove winner.

Considered by many as one of the best shortstops in the majors, Lindor will need to have a strong second half to hide this rough start to 2023.

Carlos Carrasco, pitcher: Through his first 10 starts of the 2023 season, Carrasco is having the worst season out of any starting pitcher in MLB.

With a 6.19 ERA over 48 innings pitched, opposing hitters are batting .272 against right-hander while connecting on 11 home runs.

He followed up an awful 2021 campaign with a serviceable season in 2022, posting a 15-7 record and a 3.97 ERA.

In 2023 he has regressed significantly, and without the ability to strike hitters out consistently Carrasco has been searching for the answers on the mound.

If the Mets are serious about the playoffs in 2023, Carrasco shouldn’t be in the rotation any longer as he continues to put the team at a disadvantage when he pitches.

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