Former Boston Red Sox player David Ortiz has shared his thoughts on the chances of a strong New York team in the MLB playoffs. Despite their recent ranking, Ortiz doesn’t see the team as a serious contender to advance past the first round.
Ortiz points out that the New York Mets have made significant investments to strengthen their roster, but they have not achieved the expected results in recent seasons. Despite having stars like Francisco Lindor and a strong bullpen, the Mets have struggled to make deep postseason runs.
In this context, the playoff matchup between the Mets and the San Diego Padres in the MLB wild card round will be an exciting duel that could determine the fate of both teams in their pursuit of the World Series title.
“I know the Mets, they’ve been investing a lot of money trying to win but it seems like once they get to that point they fall apart, you know what I’m saying,” he said in an interview on the Dan Patrick Show.
Francisco Lindor #12 of the New York Mets celebrates his solo home run in the fourth inning against the Miami Marlins during game two of a double header at Citi Field on September 27, 2023 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. This is Lindor’s 30th home run of the season. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Will Francisco Lindor help his team succeed in the MLB Playoffs?
Despite the criticism and his recent back injury, Francisco Lindorhas been a key player in the Mets’ success this season. His exceptional performance has been instrumental in the team’s qualification for the playoffs. With 32 home runs, 29 stolen bases, and a .839 OPS, Lindor has proven to be one of the best players in MLB.
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Can the Mets surprise everyone in the MLB playoffs?
Despite Ortiz’s predictions, the Mets have a chance to show they can defy expectations and advance in the postseason. With a talented team led by players like Lindor, the Mets can cause an upset. Only time will tell if Ortiz will be wrong or if the Mets will finally be able to overcome the difficulties and reach the top of baseball.
