3 biggest worries NY Mets fans and Steve Cohen should have for the 2027 season

Steve Cohen talked a lot to the NY Post and within the podcast produced several juicy stories. Along with confirming the relationship between Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto wasn’t Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, he talked about concerns he has for the New York Mets as soon as next year.

Cohen is keeping David Stearns around and by doing so is placing responsibility in him to clean up his own mess. Incredibly honest in his assessment of the situation, Cohen’s concerns are both refreshing because of his lack of hiding from reality but also daunting. If he’s scared, shouldn’t we be?

What’s so scary anyway? Both we, the fans, and Cohen should have these concerns.

Why Mets fans and Steve Cohen should be shuddering under a blanket with the way the franchise is going

1) David Stearns may be too inflexible to change his ways

Because of how well things worked out in Milwaukee sans an actual championship and the luck he ran into with the 2024 Mets, there’s enough of a reason for Stearns to just do what he does. A .333 batting average might win you a batting title. In many other walks of life, going 1 for 3 will get you canned.

Cohen is letting Stearns fix it and he’s not wrong to do so. What alternatives are out there? It’s nauseating how much turnover has occurred with the Mets over the last few years in every regard.

Stearns will need to learn from his mistakes while continuing to do what he does best. Cohen would never admit it, but there should be some personal questioning of whether Stearns is indeed the right man for this job.

2) The CBA can spoil any strength the Mets have from having Steve Cohen as the owner

Harsher penalties for spending over a certain amount or a salary cap itself would steal away what made Cohen such a desirable owner. Pushing against the limitations will always be on the table for Cohen. But even as he declared, there is a budget and he’ll need to navigate within it.

Money hasn’t helped the Mets outspend their problems anyway. He wants creativity to help get the Mets back from where they need to be.

The uncertainty of what the CBA negotiations will lead to should have just about everyone scared other than fans of teams who refuse to spend money. Somewhere along the lines, it feels like the Mets will get screwed.

3) Many of the Mets players in the 2026-2027 plans aren’t working out so well

Yeah, we have Carson Benge and A.J. Ewing. Nolan McLean isn’t the Cy Young contender we believed him to be, but he’s not someone you take out with the trash. He’s going to be really good. Zach Thornton has even looked promising. Beyond them, there aren’t a whole lot of prospects who could immediately help. Many of those ranked on the higher end have had a bad year in the minors. Jack Wenninger is one exception. This hardly relieves fear.

Cohen talked at length about the team’s struggles to develop players. Moreover, the players signed through the 2027 season might make it difficult to compete. Sean Manaea has been better lately, but how good can he actually be and for $25 million of the payroll? Jorge Polanco is a mystery. If Bo Bichette opts out, what are they going to do at third base? Don’t talk to me about Marcus Semien.

Sustained success was always the goal for the Mets. With the way this year has gone, success of any kind would be welcomed. At best, cautious optimism is one way to feel.

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