Mets face a core reshape, with Lindor and Nimmo under contract while Alonso’s future floats. A bold idea stands out: move Soto to first base to unlock the DH and lift defense, hoping the offense stays strong.

Soto’s buy-in is essential; Harper’s first-base switch is cited as a blueprint but not a guarantee. If it clicks, Mets gain roster flexibility, extend Soto’s prime, and trade-off risk for improved run prevention.

Rico Bron dissects the 2025 Mets’ position players with a brutal, fantasy-focused lens. Luis Torrens earns an A- for elite defense and handling of the staff, while Francisco Alvarez plates a strong second half after a midseason trip to the minors. Brett Batty and Brandon Nimmo provide solid contributions, Pete Alonso and Francisco Lindor deliver steady if not explosive seasons, and the rest struggle with injuries and inconsistent playing time. Jose Siri, Cedric Mullins, and Jose Azocar are graded harshly for underperformance, while the center-field carousel and missed opportunities loom large in the narrative of a disappointing campaign.

New York Mets' 2025 Rico Bron Awards night reframes a season of collapse into a provocative, fantasy-friendly verdict. Edwin Diaz seizes MVP talk with relentless reliability; Nolan Mlan electrifies as a rookie, Brett Batty's late surge reshapes expectations, and Pete Alonso supplies marquee moments even as the team misses the postseason. The night also dissects bullpen volatility, the Lindor–Soto–Alonso dynamic, and the gut-punch of game 162 that capped a grim year.

Beyond the awards, the show tees up offseason grades, potential player moves, and the Syracuse Mets pipeline as a beacon for 2026. It leaves fantasy owners with a sharpened sense of risk and upside—where Diaz remains the cornerstone, Mlan the breakout, and Batty and Alonso key pieces in a rebuilding arc.