2020_New_York_Mets_season

2020 New York Mets season

2020 New York Mets season

Major League Baseball team season


The 2020 New York Mets season was the franchise's 59th season and the team's 12th season at Citi Field. The team hired Carlos Beltrán to be their manager in November 2019, however in the wake of the Houston Astros sign stealing scandal, on January 16, 2020, Beltrán and the Mets agreed to part ways.[1] On January 24, 2020, Luis Rojas was hired as the Mets manager.[2] The season is also the last season to have Fred Wilpon as the team's majority owner before being sold to billionaire hedge fund manager Steve Cohen.

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On March 12, 2020, MLB announced that because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the start of the regular season would be delayed by at least two weeks in addition to the remainder of spring training being cancelled.[3] Four days later, it was announced that the start of the season would be pushed back indefinitely due to the recommendation made by the CDC restricting large public events.[4] On June 23, commissioner Rob Manfred unilaterally implemented a 60-game season. Players reported to training camps on July 1 in order to resume spring training and prepare for a July 24 Opening Day.[5]

On September 23, the team suffered its 31st loss, sealing their third losing season in four years. On September 26, the Mets were eliminated from playoff contention in a 4–3 loss to the Washington Nationals, continuing a four-year-long playoff drought. The Mets finished the regular season 26–34, giving them a last place finish as a result of a 4–6 record against the Washington Nationals, who also went 26–34.[6] This was the first season since 2003 where the Mets finished last place in the National League East.

The Mets led MLB in batting average (.272) and OPS+ (122), however they also grounded into the most double plays (53, tied with the Milwaukee Brewers) and had the most runners left on base (445).[7]

Offseason

Transactions

2019

  • December 12 – Rick Porcello signs with the Mets for $10 million for one-year.[8]
  • December 13 – Michael Wacha signs with the Mets after reaching a one-year, $3 million deal which includes $8 million in performance bonuses.[9]
  • December 24 – Dellin Betances signs with the Mets for a one-year, $10.5 million deal.[10]

Season standings

National League East

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National League Division Leaders

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Record vs. opponents

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Game log

Regular season

On April 28–30, the Mets were supposed to play against the Miami Marlins in the Puerto Rico Series in San Juan. But due to the pandemic, MLB canceled the Series.

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Roster

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Infielders

Outfielders

Other batters

Manager

Coaches

Player stats

Batting

Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; R = Runs; H = Hits; 2B = Doubles; 3B = Triples; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in; SB = Stolen bases; BB = Walks; AVG = Batting average; SLG = Slugging average

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Pitching

Note: W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; G = Games pitched; GS = Games started; SV = Saves; IP = Innings pitched; H = Hits allowed; R = Runs allowed; ER = Earned runs allowed; BB = Walks allowed; SO = Strikeouts

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Farm system


References

  1. Gaydos, Ryan (January 16, 2020). "Carlos Beltran out as New York Mets manager in wake of MLB sign-stealing probe: report". Fox News. Retrieved January 16, 2020.
  2. "New Mets manager Rojas ready to 'work tirelessly'". ESPN.com. January 24, 2020. Retrieved January 24, 2020.
  3. Mark Feinsand (March 12, 2020). "Opening Day delayed at least 2 weeks; Spring Training games cancelled". MLB.com. Major League Baseball. Retrieved March 14, 2020.
  4. "Opening of regular season to be pushed back". MLB.com. Major League Baseball. March 16, 2020. Retrieved March 16, 2020.
  5. Feinsand, Mark (June 24, 2020). "Play Ball: MLB announces 2020 regular season". MLB.com. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
  6. "Mets vs. Nationals odds, line: 2021 MLB Opening Day picks, predictions from proven computer model". CBSSports.com. April 1, 2021. Archived from the original on April 1, 2021. Retrieved April 14, 2021.
  7. "2020 MLB Team Statistics". Baseball Reference. Retrieved September 30, 2020.
  8. Verducci, Tom (December 12, 2019). "Mets' One-Year Bet on Rick Porcello Is a Wise One". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
  9. "Ex-All-Star Wacha, Mets complete bonus-laden $3 million deal". USA TODAY. December 13, 2019. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
  10. "Betances signs 1-year deal with Mets". December 24, 2019. Retrieved December 24, 2019.

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