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Two Most Disappointing Teams to Start 2026
- The Mets opened 2026 with a 7-12 record and sit last in the NL East amid injury woes and key absences.
- Mets added Bo Bichette, Devin Williams, Luke Weaver, Marcus Semien, Freddy Peralta, Luis Robert and Jorge Polanco in the offseason, but results have lagged.
- Toronto Blue Jays trail in the AL East at 7-11, hampered by injuries and an underperforming lineup.
- Toronto's offense has slumped to .241/.311/.370 with a .681 OPS, contributing to the slump.
- Toronto's streak of underperformance comes after a near-World Series run in 2025, heightening disappointment.
- Mets and Blue Jays face an early test to turn around their seasons as injuries linger.
- Mets' injuries and roster changes are cited as major factors behind early struggles.
- The article notes heavy offseason acquisitions as a contrast to the current poor results for the Mets.
- The piece frames the Blue Jays' slump against the backdrop of a near-World Series appearance in 2025.
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