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Pricey veteran acquisitions Bo Bichette, Marcus Semien, and injured Jorge Polanco are earning a combined $85 million and have so far failed to perform.

Catcher Francisco Alvarez has slumped hard after a scorching start.

Outfield prospect Carson Benge has been a little better in recent weeks but is yet to figure out big league pitching.

Juan Soto has hit well but has only recently returned from injury.

The Mets' playoff chances fell from 87% on Opening Day to less than 30% according to FanGraphs.

The Mets have the second-highest payroll in baseball at approximately $380 million.

The New York Mets lost 5-4 to the Washington Nationals on Thursday.