7 NY Mets players who will make the Opening Day roster but will be on thin ice

The last thing any New York Mets fan wants to think about is ice. The northeast has been blasted with wintry weather this month. Politicians have been forced inside like rodents. We common folk now have the legitimate excuse to not wave at neighbors. Sorry, I didn’t hear you over the sounds of my feet crunching on the snow.

Spring training is nearing and yet thin ice is what these six Mets players bound to make the Opening Day roster will be on from the start. Underperform and someone is going to replace you.

Eliminated from this list are players perceived as battling for a roster spot. Brett Baty is no sure thing to make it. Danny Young is one bullpen addition away from being replaced. Which Mets players need a pair of skates most?

1) Starling Marte

Have your doubts about a late offseason trade involving Starling Marte. Although the Mets have reportedly shopped him, there doesn’t seem much momentum in dealing the aging veteran. The Mets would need to pay down a large portion of his contract to make it happen. It just doesn’t seem to be as likely of a scenario at the moment. Who knows? We still have a little less than a month until spring training games. When they do begin, someone’s knee may give out and Marte suddenly looks more palatable.

Marte has already lost his starting spot in right field. Expected to be a platoon partner of Jesse Winker, the Mets will have a lot of money invested in a guy who has lost most of his power and defensive abilities. He did hit well against lefties last season. Yet this hardly makes him a worthwhile player to keep around for longer than necessary.

Sadly, it does seem like this once popular Mets player could end up as someone who is released midseason. Marte had many productive at-bats in the playoffs. More regular rest can help him. Otherwise, he’s a good candidate to fall through the ice in 2025.