Ranking the 5 NY Mets players who bamboozled David Stearns the most since 2024

Writing for Rising Apple, Tim Boyle ranks the five New York Mets acquisitions that most disappointed president of baseball operations David Stearns since 2024. The opinion piece argues that while Stearns is willing to take short-term roster risks, multiple players failed to justify their acquisitions, led by Frankie Montas as the top mistake after he pitched only 38.2 innings across an injury-plagued two-year deal worth $34 million.

Boyle rounds out the list with starting pitcher Sean Manaea, infielder Jorge Polanco, trade acquisition Ryan Helsley, and reliever Ryne Stanek. The writer notes that Manaea's three-year, $75 million contract aged poorly following strong 2024 performances, while Helsley struggled to a 7.20 ERA out of the bullpen after the Mets surrendered top prospect Jesus Baez in the trade.