2023 New York Mets season
The 2023 New York Mets season was the franchise's 62nd season in Major League Baseball, their 15th at Citi Field, and their 3rd under majority owner Steve Cohen.
| 2023 New York Mets | |
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| Results | |
| Record | 75–87 (.463) |
| Divisional place | 4th |
| Other information | |
| Owners | Steve Cohen |
| General managers | Billy Eppler |
| Managers | Buck Showalter |
| Local television | SportsNet New York PIX 11 (CW affiliate) |
| Local radio | WCBS 880 AM (English) New York Mets Radio Network |
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The Mets entered the 2023 season with high expectations after finishing the 2022 season with a 101–61 record. However, the season was a major disappointment with injuries to key players, poor performances from players such as Starling Marte, Max Scherzer, and Jeff McNeil, and controversy within the organization and around players. The Mets fell below .500 in early June and became sellers on the August 1st Trade Deadline. On September 21, the Mets sealed their fifth losing season in seven years when they suffered their 82nd loss of the year, 5–4, to the Philadelphia Phillies. In doing so, New York became the fourth team in Major League history to suffer a losing season one year after winning 100+ games, joining the 1986 Cardinals, the 1971 Reds, and the 1932 Cardinals.
On the following day, September 22, the Mets were eliminated from playoff contention for the sixth time in seven seasons. The Mets finished the regular season 75–87, giving them a fourth-place finish. On October 1, the Mets announced one year after Buck Showalter won NL Manager of the Year, that they had fired Showalter as manager following the season.[1]On October 5, Billy Eppler would resign as Mets General Manager.
Offseason
Rule changes
Pursuant to the CBA, new rule changes will be in place for the 2023 season:[2]
- institution of a pitch clock between pitches;
- limits on pickoff attempts per plate appearance;
- limits on defensive shifts requiring two infielders to be on either side of second and be within the boundary of the infield; and
- larger bases (increased to 18-inch squares);
2022
- November 9 – re-signed relief pitcher/closer Edwin Díaz to a 5-year, $102 million contract, which includes an opt-out after the 2025 season, a $20 million team option for 2028 and a full no-trade clause.[3]
- November 10 – claimed left-handed pitcher Tayler Saucedo off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays.[4]
- November 15 – claimed right-handed pitching prospect Stephen Ridings off waivers from the New York Yankees.[5]
- November 18 – signed right-handed pitchers Jeff Brigham and Elieser Hernandez from the Miami Marlins in exchange for minor league right-hander, Franklin Sanchez, as well as Jake Mangum. The Mets also claimed right-handed pitcher William Woods off waivers from the Atlanta Braves.[6]
- December 5 – signed three-time Cy Young Award right-handed starting pitcher Justin Verlander from the Houston Astros to a 2-year, $86.7-million contract, which includes a $35-million vesting option for 2025. The Mets also acquired left-handed pitcher Brooks Raley from the Tampa Bay in exchange for left-handed pitcher Keyshawn Askew. [7]
- December 9 – signed right-handed relief pitcher David Robertson from the Philadelphia Phillies to a 1-year, $10-million contract.[8] The team also signed left-handed pitcher José Quintana from the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 2-year, $26-million contract[9]
- December 10 – re-signed centerfielder Brandon Nimmo to an 8-year, $162 million contract.[10] The team also signed right-handed pitcher Kodai Senga from the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks to a 5-year, $75-million contract.[11]
- December 15 – signed veteran catcher Omar Narváez from the Milwaukee Brewers to a 1-year $8-million contract with a player option for 2024 worth $7-million (a deal worth up to $15-million if he exercises that option).[12]
- December 20 – re-signed right-handed relief pitcher Adam Ottavino to a 2-year, $14.5-million contract.[13]
2023
- January 14 – re-signed first baseman Pete Alonso to a 1-year, $14.5 million deal for the 2023 season to avoid salary arbitration.[14]
- January 18 – re-signed catcher Tomás Nido to a 2-year, $3.7-million contract, which covers his remaining arbitration years. He will earn $1.6-million in 2023 and $2.1-million in 2024.[15] The Mets also signed outfielder Tommy Pham who was a free agent after his stint with the Boston Red Sox, to a 1-year, $6-million contract.[16]
- January 27 – re-signed utility player Jeff McNeil to a 4-year, $50-million contract extension which includes a club option for 2027 that could increase the total value to $63.75-million.[17]
Regular season
2023
- May 4 – signed right-handed relief pitcher Dominic Leone to a Major League contract. The deal is worth $1.5 million prorated for the time he missed (actual value is closer to $1.2 million).[18]
- May 9 – signed catcher Gary Sanchez to a Minor League deal. If he makes the Majors, he will earn $1.5 million, and another $1.2 million in incentives.[19]
- June 11 – signed first baseman/designated hitter Luke Voit to a minor league contract.[20]
- June 16 – signed outfielder Rafael Ortega to a minor league contract.[21]
- June 23 – traded infielder Eduardo Escobar and cash considerations to the Los Angeles Angels for pitching prospects Coleman Crow and Landon Marceaux. Mets are reportedly paying Escobar's salary down to the $720K league minimum.[22]
- July 3 – acquired right-handed relief pitchers Trevor Gott and Chris Flexen from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for left-handed pitcher Zach Muckenhirn.[23]
- July 27 – traded closer David Robertson to the Miami Marlins for two Florida Complex League rookies, middle infielder Marco Vargas and switch-hitting catcher Ronald Hernandez.[24]
- July 29 – traded starting right-handed pitcher Max Scherzer to the Texas Rangers in exchange for infield prospect Luisangel Acuña.[25]
- July 31 – traded outfielder Mark Canha to the Milwaukee Brewers for right-handed pitching prospect Justin Jarvis.[26]
- August 1 – traded starting right-handed pitcher Justin Verlander back to the Houston Astros for outfield prospects Drew Gilbert and Ryan Clifford.[27] The team also traded outfielder Tommy Pham to the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for infield prospect Jeremy Rodriguez.[28] Along with trading relief pitcher Dominic Leone to the Los Angeles Angels for infield/outfield prospect Jeremiah Jackson.[29] Acquired right-handed relief pitcher Phil Bickford and left-handed relief pitcher Adam Kolarek from the Los Angeles Dodgers for cash considerations.[30]
Game log
Regular season
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March/April: 15–12 (Home: 5–5; Away: 10–7)
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May: 14–15 (Home: 9–4; Away: 5–11)
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June: 7–19 (Home: 4–10; Away: 3–9)
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July: 14–9 (Home: 8–4; Away: 6–5)
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August: 11–18 (Home: 7–9; Away: 4–9)
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September/October: 14–14 (Home: 10–7; Away: 4–7)
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Roster
Season standings
National League East
| NL East | W | L | Pct. | GB | Home | Road |
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| Atlanta Braves | 104 | 58 | 0.642 | — | 52–29 | 52–29 |
| Philadelphia Phillies | 90 | 72 | 0.556 | 14 | 49–32 | 41–40 |
| Miami Marlins | 84 | 78 | 0.519 | 20 | 46–35 | 38–43 |
| New York Mets | 75 | 87 | 0.463 | 29 | 43–38 | 32–49 |
| Washington Nationals | 71 | 91 | 0.438 | 33 | 34–47 | 37–44 |
National League Wild Card
| Division leaders | W | L | Pct. |
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| Atlanta Braves | 104 | 58 | 0.642 |
| Los Angeles Dodgers | 100 | 62 | 0.617 |
| Milwaukee Brewers | 92 | 70 | 0.568 |
| Wild Card teams (Top 3 teams qualify for postseason) |
W | L | Pct. | GB |
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| Philadelphia Phillies | 90 | 72 | 0.556 | +6 |
| Miami Marlins | 84 | 78 | 0.519 | — |
| Arizona Diamondbacks | 84 | 78 | 0.519 | — |
| Chicago Cubs | 83 | 79 | 0.512 | 1 |
| Cincinnati Reds | 82 | 80 | 0.506 | 2 |
| San Diego Padres | 82 | 80 | 0.506 | 2 |
| San Francisco Giants | 79 | 83 | 0.488 | 5 |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | 76 | 86 | 0.469 | 8 |
| New York Mets | 75 | 87 | 0.463 | 9 |
| St. Louis Cardinals | 71 | 91 | 0.438 | 13 |
| Washington Nationals | 71 | 91 | 0.438 | 13 |
| Colorado Rockies | 59 | 103 | 0.364 | 25 |
Record vs. National League
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| Team | ARI | ATL | CHC | CIN | COL | LAD | MIA | MIL | NYM | PHI | PIT | SD | SF | STL | WSH | AL |
| Arizona | — | 3–3 | 6–1 | 3–4 | 10–3 | 5–8 | 2–4 | 4–2 | 1–6 | 3–4 | 4–2 | 7–6 | 7–6 | 3–3 | 5–1 | 21–25 |
| Atlanta | 3–3 | — | 4–2 | 5–1 | 7–0 | 4–3 | 9–4 | 5–1 | 10–3 | 8–5 | 4–3 | 3–4 | 4–2 | 4–2 | 8–5 | 26–20 |
| Chicago | 1–6 | 2–4 | — | 6–7 | 4–2 | 3–4 | 2–4 | 6–7 | 3–3 | 1–5 | 10–3 | 4–3 | 5–1 | 8–5 | 3–4 | 25–21 |
| Cincinnati | 4–3 | 1–5 | 7–6 | — | 4–2 | 4–2 | 3–3 | 3–10 | 4–2 | 3–4 | 5–8 | 3–3 | 3–4 | 6–7 | 4–3 | 28–18 |
| Colorado | 3–10 | 0–7 | 2–4 | 2–4 | — | 3–10 | 5–2 | 4–2 | 4–2 | 2–5 | 2–4 | 4–9 | 4–9 | 3–3 | 3–4 | 18–28 |
| Los Angeles | 8–5 | 3–4 | 4–3 | 2–4 | 10–3 | — | 3–3 | 5–1 | 3–3 | 4–2 | 4–3 | 9–4 | 7–6 | 4–3 | 4–2 | 30–16 |
| Miami | 4–2 | 4–9 | 4–2 | 3–3 | 2–5 | 3–3 | — | 3–4 | 4–9 | 7–6 | 5–2 | 2–4 | 3–3 | 3–4 | 11–2 | 26–20 |
| Milwaukee | 2–4 | 1–5 | 7–6 | 10–3 | 2–4 | 1–5 | 4–3 | — | 6–1 | 4–2 | 8–5 | 6–1 | 2–5 | 8–5 | 3–3 | 28–18 |
| New York | 6–1 | 3–10 | 3–3 | 2–4 | 2–4 | 3–3 | 9–4 | 1–6 | — | 6–7 | 3–3 | 3–3 | 4–3 | 4–3 | 7–6 | 19–27 |
| Philadelphia | 4–3 | 5–8 | 5–1 | 4–3 | 5–2 | 2–4 | 6–7 | 2–4 | 7–6 | — | 3–3 | 5–2 | 2–4 | 5–1 | 7–6 | 28–18 |
| Pittsburgh | 2–4 | 3–4 | 3–10 | 8–5 | 4–2 | 3–4 | 2–5 | 5–8 | 3–3 | 3–3 | — | 5–1 | 2–4 | 9–4 | 5–2 | 19–27 |
| San Diego | 6–7 | 4–3 | 3–4 | 3–3 | 9–4 | 4–9 | 4–2 | 1–6 | 3–3 | 2–5 | 1–5 | — | 8–5 | 3–3 | 3–3 | 28–18 |
| San Francisco | 6–7 | 2–4 | 1–5 | 4–3 | 9–4 | 6–7 | 3–3 | 5–2 | 3–4 | 4–2 | 4–2 | 5–8 | — | 6–1 | 1–5 | 20–26 |
| St. Louis | 3–3 | 2–4 | 5–8 | 7–6 | 3–3 | 3–4 | 4–3 | 5–8 | 3–4 | 1–5 | 4–9 | 3–3 | 1–6 | — | 4–3 | 23–23 |
| Washington | 1–5 | 5–8 | 4–3 | 3–4 | 4–3 | 2–4 | 2–11 | 3–3 | 6–7 | 6–7 | 2–5 | 3–3 | 5–1 | 3–4 | — | 23–23 |
Updated with the results of all games through October 1, 2023.
Record vs. American League
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| Team | BAL | BOS | CWS | CLE | DET | HOU | KC | LAA | MIN | NYY | OAK | SEA | TB | TEX | TOR | |
| Arizona | 1–2 | 1–2 | 2–1 | 2–1 | 3–0 | 0–3 | 2–1 | 2–1 | 0–3 | 1–2 | 2–1 | 1–2 | 1–2 | 3–1 | 0–3 | |
| Atlanta | 2–1 | 1–3 | 1–2 | 2–1 | 2–1 | 0–3 | 3–0 | 2–1 | 3–0 | 3–0 | 1–2 | 2–1 | 2–1 | 2–1 | 0–3 | |
| Chicago | 2–1 | 1–2 | 3–1 | 1–2 | 2–1 | 0–3 | 2–1 | 0–3 | 1–2 | 2–1 | 3–0 | 2–1 | 2–1 | 2–1 | 2–1 | |
| Cincinnati | 2–1 | 2–1 | 1–2 | 2–2 | 2–1 | 3–0 | 3–0 | 3–0 | 1–2 | 0–3 | 2–1 | 2–1 | 1–2 | 3–0 | 1–2 | |
| Colorado | 1–2 | 2–1 | 2–1 | 2–1 | 1–2 | 1–3 | 2–1 | 2–1 | 1–2 | 2–1 | 1–2 | 0–3 | 0–3 | 0–3 | 1–2 | |
| Los Angeles | 2–1 | 2–1 | 2–1 | 2–1 | 2–1 | 2–1 | 1–2 | 4–0 | 2–1 | 1–2 | 3–0 | 3–0 | 1–2 | 2–1 | 1–2 | |
| Miami | 0–3 | 3–0 | 2–1 | 2–1 | 2–1 | 1–2 | 3–0 | 3–0 | 2–1 | 2–1 | 3–0 | 1–2 | 1–3 | 0–3 | 1–2 | |
| Milwaukee | 2–1 | 1–2 | 3–0 | 2–1 | 1–2 | 2–1 | 3–0 | 2–1 | 2–2 | 2–1 | 0–3 | 3–0 | 1–2 | 3–0 | 1–2 | |
| New York | 0–3 | 1–2 | 2–1 | 3–0 | 0–3 | 1–2 | 0–3 | 1–2 | 1–2 | 2–2 | 3–0 | 2–1 | 2–1 | 1–2 | 0–3 | |
| Philadelphia | 2–1 | 1–2 | 2–1 | 1–2 | 3–0 | 2–1 | 2–1 | 2–1 | 1–2 | 1–2 | 3–0 | 2–1 | 3–0 | 0–3 | 3–1 | |
| Pittsburgh | 1–2 | 3–0 | 2–1 | 1–2 | 2–2 | 1–2 | 3–0 | 1–2 | 1–2 | 1–2 | 1–2 | 1–2 | 0–3 | 1–2 | 0–3 | |
| San Diego | 2–1 | 1–2 | 3–0 | 2–1 | 2–1 | 1–2 | 1–2 | 3–0 | 1–2 | 1–2 | 3–0 | 1–3 | 2–1 | 3–0 | 2–1 | |
| San Francisco | 1–2 | 2–1 | 2–1 | 2–1 | 0–3 | 2–1 | 1–2 | 1–2 | 2–1 | 1–2 | 2–2 | 1–2 | 1–2 | 1–2 | 1–2 | |
| St. Louis | 2–1 | 3–0 | 2–1 | 1–2 | 1–2 | 1–2 | 2–2 | 0–3 | 1–2 | 2–1 | 2–1 | 1–2 | 2–1 | 1–2 | 2–1 | |
| Washington | 0–4 | 2–1 | 2–1 | 1–2 | 2–1 | 1–2 | 2–1 | 1–2 | 2–1 | 2–1 | 3–0 | 2–1 | 0–3 | 2–1 | 1–2 | |
Updated with the results of all games through October 1, 2023.
Farm system
| Level | Team | League | Manager |
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| AAA | Syracuse Mets | International League | Dick Scott |
| AA | Binghamton Rumble Ponies | Eastern League | Reid Brignac |
| High-A | Brooklyn Cyclones | South Atlantic League | Chris Newell |
| Low-A | St. Lucie Mets | Florida State League | Gilbert Gómez |
| Rookie | FCL Mets | Florida Complex League | Jay Pecci |
| Rookie | DSL Mets 1 | Dominican Summer League | Danny Ortega |
| Rookie | DSL Mets 2 | Dominican Summer League | Danny Ortega |
Notes
References
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- "Pitch clocks and shift limits: MLB adopts sweeping rule changes for 2023". the Guardian. Associated Press. September 9, 2022. Retrieved October 13, 2022.
- "Mets finalize 5-year, $102M deal with Díaz". MLB.com.
- "Mets claim LHP Tayler Saucedo". MLB.com.
- "Mets claim pitcher Stephen Ridings off waivers from Yankees". November 15, 2022.
- "Mets add Elieser Hernandez, Jeff Brigham in trade with Marlins". November 18, 2022.
- "Mets make 2-year pact with Verlander official". MLB.com.
- "David Robertson inks 1-year deal to join Mets". MLB.com.
- "José Quintana signs 2-year deal with Mets". MLB.com.
- "Nimmo staying with Mets, signs 8-year deal". MLB.com.
- "Sources: Senga, Mets agree on 5-year, $75M deal". December 11, 2022.
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- "Mets avoid arbitration with Alonso for second straight year". MLB.com.
- "Mets, catcher Nido agree to 2-year, $3.7M deal". January 19, 2023.
- "Mets make 1-year deal with Pham official". MLB.com.
- "Mets, McNeil agree on $50 million extension". MLB.com.
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- "Mets signing one-time Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez to minor-league deal". sny.tv. May 9, 2023. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
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External links
- 2023 New York Mets season at Baseball Reference
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