Mets have $223.2 million problem for 2027 MLB season originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The New York Mets came into the season as World Series hopefuls. However, things haven't gone their way, and the postseason is not a realistic goal with just one month left in the season.

The Mets lost Bo Bichette to a foot injury during their game against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday night.

Miller named the Mets as the "biggest disappointment" in MLB this season, and the massive payroll and win projections that have turned into a deadline sell-off and sitting in double digits out of the postseason hunt is a major reason why.

Juan Soto is making progress in a potential return this season from his second instance of a strained calf. Soto took live batting practice Wednesday, played catch and ran the bases ahead of the Mets-Brewers game at Citi Field.

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Baseball's highest payroll has produced one of the most disappointing seasons in franchise history, forcing New York to become sellers instead of buyers at the trade deadline. The New York Mets entered the 2026 season with championship expectations.

At 36 years old, the 14-year veteran has hit a new peak. He has a career-high 16 wins to just three losses in 2026, with a 2.70 ERA. When many thought Gray was slowing down, he has been as good as he's ever been this year.

Jefry Yan has caught a lot of love and flack for his over-the-top celebrations, but perhaps it's okay if baseball (and the Mets) has a lot of different personalities.