4 members of the 2025 NY Mets roster who might still get a World Series ring

There needs to be a name for players who are on a team in the regular season for a game or so that goes on to win the World Series. The lore is that regardless of how long you actually were with the club, you get a World Series ring if the team takes home a championship. It seems dependent on the actual organization. One would imagine a New York Mets championship would have them giving out jewelry to everyone no matter the cost. A team like the Pittsburgh Pirates with Bob Nutting cutting the checks would reserve the rings for players who reached a minimum total of playoff games played.

Ghost champions sounds a bit too grim. Faux champions is rude. What do we call those players who take home a ring without actually being present with the organization in any capacity?

In these four instances, we call them 2025 Mets. At some point, these four were members of the Mets this past year as well as one of the four remaining MLB teams in the playoffs.

1) Jose Castillo - Mariners

Lefty reliever Jose Castillo came over from the Arizona Diamondbacks to the Mets via trade, but would also suit up for 3 games with the Seattle Mariners late in the year. He finished his season with the Baltimore Orioles, making him unavailable to attend any Mariners playoff games without purchasing a ticket.

2) Zach Pop - Mariners

Born in Canada, Zach Pop could have interest in seeing the Toronto Blue Jays win a championship. However, it’s the Mariners who’d get him a World Series ring. Pop pitched in 4 games for them and a single appearance for the Mets this past year.

3) Richard Lovelady - Blue Jays

Even though the Mets seemed infatuated with him, Richard Lovelady had another team employing him this past season. The Blue Jays used him twice before cutting him in early April with a 21.60 ERA. And we thought he couldn’t have been worse as a member of the Mets.

4) Jose Urena - Dodgers, Blue Jays

Finally, there’s the man with the best chance of getting a World Series ring. 50% in fact. This year’s World Series could guarantee it with the Los Angeles Dodgers representing the National League and Blue Jays from the American League. Jose Urena appeared in only one game for the Mets with an ugly 3-inning save. He’d find his way to multiple teams this year, including these two still alive in the MLB playoffs.

Only a Milwaukee Brewers championship would void any member of the 2025 Mets roster from getting a ring. All four of these players fall into the "should they even get one?" category. If they pay the postage, let 'em.