This is when the NY Mets fans might want to start to panic about the offense

The New York Mets started the season on a decidedly low note, particularly on the offensive side of the ball. The team has struggled to produce quality at-bats in high-leverage situations, a concerning trend given that their offense was supposed to be their primary weapon in pursuit of postseason aspirations.

With a lineup boasting MVP-caliber players like Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto, and the power threats of Pete Alonso and Mark Vientos, the expectation was a potent offensive force. However, that potency has been conspicuously absent in the season's initial games.

When should Mets fans really worry?

Mets fans, notoriously quick to react, have already begun to express their exasperation, a familiar pattern given the team's history of high-profile offseason signings and subsequent underwhelming performances. After just three games, the Mets find themselves at the bottom of the league in batting average and power, holding the dubious distinction of being one of three teams with just one home run.

Aside from Juan Soto, who has been the lone bright spot, the rest of the lineup has been anemic, producing zero home runs, a meager three RBIs, and a collective batting average dipping below .200. It's worth noting, however, that the Mets did face a formidable pitching staff in their opening series, including Framber Valdez, a dominant force in the latter half of the 2024 season, and the emerging Spencer Arrighetti, who showcased impressive strikeout numbers last year, averaging 10.6 strikeouts per nine innings.

While the temptation to panic after a mere three games is understandable, a more measured approach is warranted. The upcoming series against the Toronto Blue Jays, however, will provide a more telling litmus test. After a week of MLB action, and facing a Blue Jays pitching staff that has struggled mightily in the early going of the 2025 season, the Mets should have ample opportunity to demonstrate their offensive capabilities.

This series will offer a sufficient sample size for the team to evaluate its lineup and approach at the plate, and potentially make necessary adjustments. If the offensive woes persist against the Blue Jays', then, and only then, should the alarm bells truly start to ring in Flushing. It's time for the Mets to show their fans that the preseason hype was not misplaced.