2 things going wrong, 2 going right for the Mets in 2023

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NY Mets positives: David Robertson is doing a great Edwin Diaz impression

When Diaz went down a lot of Mets fans panicked. Diaz was dominant in 2022 and everytime he came into a game at Citi Field it was a party. Losing him was devestating.

Robertson was brought in to setup for Diaz but with him out became the closer. It is hard to ask for much more than what Robertson has provided thus far. In 13.1 innings Robertson has a 0.68 ERA with an 18/3 K:BB ratio. He has been outstanding.

The bullpen has not been a strength for the Mets so far. A lot of guys are getting innings that the front office probably didn't expect. There has been a cascade of relievers going up and down to fill innings. But when the Mets have a lead late Robertson has been there to shut the door.

The start to this season has been a struggle for the Mets at times. They are barely surviving with the rotation pitching poorly and the offense being inconsistent. It has been so important to not let late leads slip away. The Mets would be in a lot worse shape without David Robertson.