The New York Mets have had their fair share of struggles on the field this season. Unfortunately, it appears that their issues may go further than just their performance, as one Mets player detailed that there were some serious chemistry issues in the locker room, especially regarding former Mets pitcher Justin Verlander.
Verlander’s tenure with the Mets was not a long one, signing with the Mets this past offseason and only lasting nearly half a season before being traded to the Houston Astros.
One Mets player that chose to remain anonymous spoke to Mike Puma of the New York Post about the Mets’ chemistry issues,
He detailed that Verlander was a “diva” while he was on the team, and supposedly “largely detached” from his teammates. This reportedly strained the relationship between Verlander and Max Scherzer.
The anonymous player added that Verlander often complained about the Mets’ analytics department, which he believed was not as beneficial as the Astros department that he was used to.
Many took notice of this report and some Mets fans think that it makes sense considering all of the dysfunction that took place on the field for the Mets this season.
Max Scherzer, Taijuan Walker, Chris Bassitt and Carlos Carrasco seemed to be so connected in ‘22.
Something felt different about the Mets heading into ‘23. This report from Mike points to that disconnection. https://t.co/tQFiM2g4vR
— Christian De Block (@ChristianDB122) August 13, 2023
This doesn't surprise me a bit, but I'd love to know who said it. https://t.co/8KT1oMChgf
— Greg Jansen (@GAJ13) August 13, 2023
Team Max, always and forever https://t.co/8Nnwfn7rXV
— Vlad Sedler (@RotoGut) August 13, 2023
Others believe that Verlander has been great in other winning situations, and that he is not the problem with this Mets team.
Hahhaa, Mets players just can’t handle being around Verlander because he has the attitude of a winner. They prefer to have it easy and be around a bunch of losers https://t.co/bndwEVAWhk
— Brett (@BrettSant05) August 13, 2023
God the Mets are so embarrassing.
A random player blaming two first ballot HOFers for the most expensive team in baseball history being a losing team.
Absolutely hilarious https://t.co/fgCJ0GFj7z
— Brice Paterik (@BricePaterik) August 13, 2023
So Verlander has an excellent career and reputation with the Tigers and Stros but spends 1/2 a season with the Mets, and he's a problem and a diva?? Hmmm… just maybe, it's the Mets that are the problem. https://t.co/jkTtZDRcnU
— Philly Drew (@AB_Greatness36) August 13, 2023
Regardless of who is to blame for the Mets’ struggles, fans would certainly love to put this disastrous season behind them. They currently sit at the bottom of the National League East with a 52-65 record.
