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As the Mets lineup woes continue, Eric Chavez carries a heavy burden trying to find answers.&nbsp;

Chavez, one of the team’s two hitting coaches — he shares the position with the more analytics-minded Jeremy Barnes — is a self-proclaimed overreactor who wants things fixed yesterday. But he’s also come to understand the value of patience.&nbsp;

The Mets, with 13 losses in 16 games, have underperformed lately in all departments. 

The most inexplicable aspect might be the lineup given the caliber of players, starting with Francisco Lindor, Juan Soto and Pete Alonso.&nbsp;

As the Mets lineup woes continue, Eric Chavez carries a heavy burden trying to find answers. {ai:summary}The Mets are struggling with a poor performance, recording 13 losses in 16 games. Hitting coach Eric Chavez is under pressure to find solutions but acknowledges the importance of patience amid the team's lineup issues, despite having talented players like Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso. #sports

Exclusive | Eric Chavez tells The Post what’s behind Mets’ brutal hitting woes

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