Updated Look At FanGraphs’ 2026 Team WAR Projections

At the end of December, we took a look at what FanGraphs’ 2026 wins above replacement (WAR) projections said about the 2026 New York Mets. Since that last article, the Mets acquired pitchers Freddy Peralta and Tobias Myers from Milwaukee as well as center fielder Luis Robert Jr. Additionally, they signed infielder Bo Bichette, the top free agent remaining on the board at the time, to a massive deal.

With each move, FanGraphs updated their preseason WAR projections for New York. Prior to the three major moves the team made, the Mets sat with the sixth-highest overall projected WAR. Now, they rank fourth and own the highest projected WAR among National League East teams. The only National League team they trail is the Los Angeles Dodgers. The American League New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays also rank ahead of the Mets.

Making up there 47.4 projected fWAR is a batting WAR that ranks second to Los Angeles. Their projected pitching fWAR ranks 16th. The Mets grade out strongly at second base, shortstop, third base, and right field.

The weak spots on the Mets’ roster as it stands according to fWAR projections are left field, designated hitter, and starting pitching. Every other position group ranks in the top-half of the league.

FanGraphs is very bullish on the Mets to say the least.

Final Thoughts

Projections are just that, but on paper president of baseball operations David Stearns appears to have done a great job reshaping the roster. Entering the season, FanGraphs sees New York as one of the better teams in the league. They are not the only ones either, as several oddsmakers have the Mets as the team closest to the Dodgers, just as FanGraphs does.

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