The New York Mets have started the MLB season scorching. Their 8-4 record heading into April 10th – and 7-3 in their last 10 games – shows how dangerous they potentially can be. With the addition of superstar hitter Juan Soto, the Mets have transformed into a formidable offensive team.

 

However, there’s one player whose performance will be crucial for the Mets to contend for a title. Outfielder Tyrone Taylor.

Mets Need Tyron Taylor To Help Boost Struggling Offense 

Taylor, 31, has had a challenging start to the season. His current wins above replacement of -0.4 in seven games is the lowest of his career. Offensively, he’s posting career lows in batting average (.154) and OPS (.308), with just four hits in 26 at-bat appearances. His recent surgeries have undoubtedly played a role in his struggles. However, the Mets eagerly anticipate Taylor’s resurgence, which could be a game-changer for their title aspirations.

 

 

Last season, Taylor was a significant asset for the Mets in his debut season after being acquired from the Milwaukee Brewers. He amassed 79 hits for 47 runs, including seven home runs and 11 stolen bases last season, with a batting average of .248 and an OBP of .299. His performance this season pales in comparison. Taylor’s impact was particularly evident in the Mets NL Championship Series run last year, where he made crucial plays in key moments, such as the memorable sliding catch in Game 3 of the NLCS on Dodgers infielder Tommy Edman.

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However, Taylor isn’t the only Met struggling to convert at-bats. He’s one of four Mets this season (Mark Vientos, Jesse Walker, Brett Baty) to bat .150 or less with at least 20 at-bat appearances and zero runs in a seven-game span. This collective struggle is a testament to the challenges the team is facing and is putting a significant strain on the team’s offensive capabilities, which is a major concern for the Mets’ title hopes.

 

As of April 10, the Mets’ batting average (.210) ranks just 23rd in the majors. Since the team’s inception in 1962, it has never made the playoffs with a batting average of .210 or lower. 

 

 

The MLB season is still in its infancy, with many more games ahead. Despite some of the Mets’ struggles in the box, they will look for Taylor and others to provide some production to assist the Mets’ top hitters; Soto, Pete Alonso, and Francisco Lindor.