New York Mets' Starling Marte, left, watches as Pete Alonso gestures to fans after hitting a home run during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Saturday, April 19 ...

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor and his wife Katia welcomed their third child and first son Koa Amani.

MLB Photos via Getty Images. The New York Mets can’t escape the fact they finished in 3rd place in the highly competitive National League East. ... He will be eligible for free agency in 2028.