I have been waiting to write this article until the time felt right. Well the time feels right and after a scorching hot win against the Phillies while the extending the win streak to five it seems like the Mets are unstoppable. Thing are clicking and players are hot and it doesn’t feel like a fluke.

Let’s start with the unofficial captain, Francisco Lindor who has proven this season he is able to be an above average hitter in the first month of ball. Lindor has never been one to start things off on the right note as for his career with the Mets he only has a . 232 batting average with 61 runs scored in 102 games in the month of April.

After tonight’s 5-4 win agains the Phillies Lindor has risen his April stats for 2025 to .284/.340/.840 and already has five homers after his two homer game he had on Monday night. When Lindor is hitting things could not be going better for the Mets and after the leadoff homer off Aaron Nola it was clear the Mets were in good hands.

As for Pete Alonso he has become the best player in the national league and has seriously put the team on his back. ​As of April 22, 2025, Pete Alonso is off to a scorching start for the New York Mets. Through 23 games, he’s batting .341, ranking 9th in the league. He’s hit 6 home runs (tied for 14th) and driven in 24 runs (tied for 2nd), boasting an impressive OPS of 1.140, which places him 3rd overall. Alonso loves hitting homers and his advanced metrics further highlight his dominance at the plate. He has a hard-hit rate of 58% and a barrel rate of 21.7%, indicating he’s consistently making powerful contact .​

Juan Soto is still Juan Soto and turning things around like I mentioned in my last article, he is heating up. As of today Soto is off to a modest start in his first season in Queens, although he isn’t batting Luke his usual self right out the bat I believe he will figure it out soon. In 23 games he is batting .244 with 3 homers, 12 RBIS, and an OPS of .785. While these numbers would signal Soto is having a ‘slump’ it is only a 23 game sample and he can easily rebound from this to come back to all star formation.

Besides the top three contributors, who we all know are going to end up being fantastic this season, it’s time to shine a light on the lesser-known names who’ve truly made a name for themselves. One of those guys is Luisangel Acuña, the brother of 2023 MVP Ronald Acuña Jr., and he’s been nothing short of electric early on. Luisangel is riding a nine-game hitting streak, batting .387/.441/.516 with 12 hits, four doubles, five stolen bases, and nine runs scored in that stretch. In a Mets lineup missing big names like Jeff McNeil and Francisco Álvarez, and with pitching injuries to Sean Manaea, Frankie Montas, and Dedniel Núñez, guys like Acuña have stepped up big time.

Another name you can’t overlook is Luis Torrens — yeah, the same Torrens the Mets scooped up from the Yankees for just 100k. He might’ve cooled off a bit with the bat, but behind the plate, this guy’s been an absolute wall. In 17 games, Torrens has faced 10 stolen base attempts and gunned down 5 runners — a caught stealing percentage of .500. That’s elite. Not only that, but he’s sitting at a perfect 1.000 fielding percentage with no errors or passed balls this season. His work behind the plate has been a huge reason why the Mets’ pitching staff has been dealing like it has.

Give credit where credit is due. It’s not just about lighting up the scoreboard — it’s about limiting runs too. And guys like Torrens and Acuña are proving that this Mets team has depth, heart, and guys ready to fight for their moment.

As for the pitching wow it has never been better. The 2025 Mets have tied the 2015 Mets for the best home start to a season in franchise history (10-1) The team leads the league in ERA (2.43) the second best is nearly .50 runs higher with the Padres (2.90) the team is also second by one strikeout to the Phillies (224) and tied for first between the Dodgers and Padres.

This staff was disrespected at first people didnt think they had what it took to be the best. Griffin Canning and Tylor weren’t even supposed to be in the rotation with the Mets expecting Sean Manaea and Frankie Montas to take a big portion of innings and workload.

Kodai Senga is the undeniable ace of this staff. A lot of people didn’t think he’d be this good, but that’s been a far cry from the kind of performance he’s put up. Sitting with a ridiculous 0.79 ERA, the best in the league, he’s been as reliable as it gets. The ghost fork is untouchable, and he’s carrying this rotation like a true number one.

Tylor Megill is doing what he always does early on — dominating. The question has always been whether he can keep it up, but right now, a 1.09 ERA is getting the job done. Going back to September 9, 2024, over his last eight starts, he’s thrown 41 innings, allowed just 7 earned runs, 34 hits, 15 walks, and struck out 47. The Mets have won all eight games. His 1.09 ERA through five starts is the fourth-best in franchise history, behind only Jacob deGrom, Frank Viola, and Nolan Ryan. He’s been exactly what this rotation needed.

Griffin Canning is one of the biggest surprises so far. Signed for 5 million after being DFA’d by the Braves, he’s turned himself into an above-league-average starter with a 3.43 ERA. This is coming from a pitcher who gave up the most earned runs in baseball last season with a 5.19 ERA. Stearns took a shot, and so far it’s paying off. He’s locked in and giving the Mets valuable innings.

David Peterson continues to be a steady, reliable piece. After finishing last year with a 2.89 ERA, he’s following it up with a solid 3.27 in 22 innings. No headlines, no flash, just dependable starts every time out. His consistency has been a big part of why the staff’s numbers have held up.

Clay Holmes has silenced a lot of doubters. After being labeled a questionable signing for a three-year deal as a starter, he’s put together a strong start to the season at 2-1 with a 3.16 ERA over five starts. On top of that, he’s in the top ten in strikeouts with 34. He’s been a dependable arm and a key reason the Mets rotation has been one of the best in the league early on.

This rotation, from top to bottom, has been a huge reason the Mets are staying in the fight. Even with injuries to key guys, the pitching staff is delivering every night, and credit has to go to the front office for building this group.

As for the bullpen — absolute lockdown. Sitting with a 1.97 ERA, and that’s even with Edwin Díaz off to a shaky start with a 5.19 ERA. The rest of the crew? Filthy. José Butto has been solid with a 2.92 ERA, Ryne Stanek is dealing at 1.08, Max Kranick holding it down at 1.35, Huascar Brazoban right there with him at 1.35, AJ Minter sitting at 1.93, and Reed Garrett — the dude still hasn’t given up a run. That’s what you call a pen you can trust.

The starters haven’t always gone deep, but that’s why it’s crucial to have a bullpen like this. Every guy out there has thrown meaningful innings, stepping up in big spots and locking down tight games. It’s the kind of depth you need to be a legit contender.

It is really exciting to see where this team is heading and that the 2025 Mets are something special. people will always hate on us because they ain’t us, but you cannot deny the undeniable talent this team brings, people know were good people know were amazing and people are afraid of what we can do, one more win and were ten games above .500! The fun is just beginning, let’s go Mets!