The Mets are 17-17. While some changes might be needed, it is not panic time yet. Releasing a 400 OBP hitter who was good for us last year seems pretty panicky. Glass half full on the offense: there was a time after years ago where it felt like the Mets were average everywhere on offense. Being average everywhere makes it harder to improve via trade. This year, the Mets are killing it with Nimmo, Lindor, Alonso and McNeil. If they don't start getting more of the other spots, it should be easier to improve via trade. And hey, at least the Mets didn't give 87 million to Contreras - a month into his Cardinals (10-24) tenure they seem to have serious buyer's remorse, having just announced he will shift to DH as the pitchers basically don't trust him.