NY Mets Monday Morning GM: 5 roster leftovers who might not stick around long

The New York Mets underwent major changes this offseason and yet certain parts of the depth chart remained the same. While none of these five players project to make the Mets Opening Day roster, a poor start in the minor leagues as well as other circumstances could have them landing on the waiver wire earlier than they’d like.

These five leftovers from last season might not be safe if they underperform

1) Jared Young

The problem with Jared Young isn’t his ability. He hit incredibly well in Triple-A last year and even popped a few home runs in the big leagues. The Mets depth chart is jam-packed with outfielders, though. Already on the 40-man roster along with Young are Nick Morabito and MJ Melendez. We also have Carson Benge and Mike Tauchman fighting for a spot. Players like Cristian Pache and A.J. Ewing will make varying cases, too. There simply isn’t a need to carry too many outfielders on the depth chart.

2) Hayden Senger

Hayden Senger is a fine number three catcher, but it was pretty much proven last year the Mets probably can’t get away with him and Luis Torrens sharing playing time for any significant amount of time. There’s a reason why Ben Rortvedt is here as is Austin Barnes. Rortvedt will get DFA’d if he isn’t needed to start the season due to injury and Barnes will wait in the minor leagues. Senger can play the position. Offensively, the results are vacant.

3) Alex Carrillo

Alex Carrillo will look to change his reputation as the guy who was needlessly thrust into some big games in the middle of the season. He couldn’t escape any outing without at least one earned run and yet he lingers for another shot in 2026. He’ll need a terrible spring to get DFA’d. His execution from the roster will come if the results aren’t there and the Mets need a fresh arm not already on the 40-man roster.

4) Austin Warren

Last year was actually promising for Austin Warren. A 0.96 ERA in 9.1 frames allowed the Mets to keep him around for maybe a slightly increased role. Maybe a little undervalued by the organization last year, he has a remaining minor league option they’ll look to capitalize on. He’s a longshot to make the team out of camp, but a very fine depth piece. However, if the results aren’t nearly the same, don’t look so surprised when he ends up on the waiver wire.

5) Justin Hagenman

The Mets gave Justin Hagenman a major league contract last offseason despite never pitching in the show. He did fine, giving them a 4.56 ERA performance mostly as a longman out of the bullpen. He was actually worse in Syracuse with a 5.58 ERA. He should have leash. However, with the regular need for arms to come in and out of the roster, struggles from Hagenman could have the Mets turning elsewhere. Other teams won’t crave him on the waiver wire.