Red-faced Mets owner forced to apologize to fans after epic-fail season despite spending $340M on Dream Team
New York Mets owner promises full review after ‘unacceptable’ season
- The New York Mets failed to secure a playoff spot in the 2025 MLB season, despite having one of the league's highest payrolls at $340 million.
- Team owner Steven Cohen issued an apology to fans on X, acknowledging the team's “unacceptable” performance and promising a “post-mortem” to understand the reasons for their failure.
- The Mets' season concluded with a 4-0 loss to the Miami Marlins, extending their 39-year World Series drought.
- Despite a promising start with the best record in baseball in mid-June, the team suffered multiple seven-game losing streaks and key player injuries, leading to their downfall.
- Personnel changes are anticipated for the Mets in the offseason, with players like Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz considering opting out of their deals.