The Mets need pitching, that is clear. <a href="https://nypost.com/2025/07/20/sports/mets-need-help-for-overworked-bullpen-at-mlb-trade-deadline/">Relief help</a> and a starter. No argument there.

The area that David Stearns has to upgrade most is his lineup.

That was again evident Sunday as the Mets <a href="https://nypost.com/2025/07/20/sports/david-peterson-proved-as-mets-lone-reliable-again-when-needed-most/">had to scratch</a> to avoid a home sweep against the Reds, scoring the go-ahead run in a 3-2 win on a Luis Torrens fielder’s choice when Juan Soto <a href="https://nypost.com/2025/07/20/sports/juan-sotos-gutsy-baserunning-pays-off-as-mets-sneak-by-reds/">made a gutsy dash home</a>.

The Mets offense is at best inconsistent and at worst consistently bad.{ai:summary}<p>The Mets require pitching, particularly in relief and starting roles, but their most pressing need is in the lineup. This was highlighted in a recent game against the Reds, where they narrowly secured a 3-2 victory, showcasing their struggles to generate offense. #sports</p>

This Mets offense isn’t good enough

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