Amidst Roger Federer’s Controversial “What’s the Point of Playing the US Open?” Remark, New York Mets Stars Enjoy Day Out at Louis Armstrong Stadium

The New York Mets are amid a troubling season for the franchise. Trailing other contending teams at 4th in the NL East, it feels safe to say that the franchise has thrown in the towel for the 2023 season. Despite starting out the season as favorites to potentially go all the way, the season has not gone according to plan for the Citi Field faithful. But even amid turbulent times, the Mets players don’t seem to be particularly fazed.

The Mets’ final run in at the 2023 season seemed to have ended at the Trade Deadline. Dealing away two aces who were both potentially some of the league’s best pitching was a clear indication that the team had thrown in the towel. But that just means for the other players that the rest of the season is open for performances. Moments of individual brilliance that can create their own memory. Some players however, chose to enjoy their time off with another sport. More specifically, watching it.

New York Mets’ Players Take in A Match At The US Open

The world of sport never sleeps. When one season winds down, another sport is always just ramping up. And while the MLB season now enters its final stretch, the tennis season is an ongoing spectacle. With the US Open Grand Slam beginning in early September, the players seem to be taking in the best that the sport has to offer.

Former tennis superstar Roger Federer, also made waves at the event when he had previously stated that he would have loved to stay in the city at the time of his playing career. Said Federer, “I used to spend three weeks here in a row and I always said, ‘I have to stay in the city throughout the US Open. Because if you don’t stay in the city, what’s the point of playing the US Open?’”

In an Instagram post, several Mets players were seen attending a game all tagging each other as a part of the viewing group. Star sluggers Pete Alonso and Jeff McNeil were pictured with key members of their bullpen rotation including David Peterson, Tylor Megill and Drew Smith. Posing on the galleries as a part of the general audience, the players were just enjoying some time off.

New York Mets – A Disastrous 2023 Season

It’s no secret that the Mets’ 2023 season has been a disappointment. Despite starting the season with high expectation, the team has since faltered majorly. Slumping to a losing record and currently sitting at 4th in their division, the Mets’ post season hopes are all but dashed.

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But there are positive signs for the team. Bankrolled by one of the richest people in the country, the Mets’ rebuild will be interesting to watch this off-season. With the Trade Deadline seeing both of their aces in Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander exit Citi Field, their replacements will be up for discussion soon. For the Mets, the batting too has been an area of concern.

While Alonso and Lindor have picked up the bulk of the offensive contribution, they need more from their hitters around the park. It will be interesting to see how the Mets go about rebuilding the franchise in the days to come and it seems that they will have to prepare better for the seasons up ahead.

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