2017 New York Mets season

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2017 New York Mets season

The Mets’ 2017 season was their 56th overall and their ninth at Citi Field. They opened on April 3 against the Atlanta Braves and finished on October 1 at Citizens Bank Park against the Philadelphia Phillies. After reaching the World Series two years earlier, expectations were high, but the year ended up disappointing.

Injuries to key players and uneven performances hurt the team. Yoenis Céspedes struggled, Matt Harvey did not return to his previous greatness, and Robert Gsellman had ups and downs. There was also controversy within the organization. The Mets finished 4th in the NL East with a 70–92 record, missing the playoffs for the first time since 2014 and tying their worst mark since 2009. Manager Terry Collins announced his retirement after the final game.

Offseason moves included re-signing Neil Walker on a $17.2 million qualifying offer, bringing Yoenis Céspedes back on a four-year, $110 million contract, and re-signing pitchers Jerry Blevins (one year with an option for 2018) and Fernando Salas (one year).

The season began with a memorable 6–0 win over the Braves, but the team could not sustain that early momentum.