David Stearns needs to break these three habits in order for the Mets to have a successful 2026 campaign1. Whatever the case, Stearns needs to be more concerned with health and durability when evaluating starting pitchers moving forward. In total, Mets' center fielders combined for a total of 0.7 fWAR, which was the fifth-fewest in the league at the position. Moving forward, Stearns needs to be open to the idea of handing out long-term contracts to starters who are true aces. Stearns needs to recognize that his organization has the financial wherewithal to withstand a contract or two that age poorly.