The New York Mets are in a tough spot. Sitting at a disappointing 15-25 record, they hold the worst mark in Major League Baseball and trail the NL East leaders by 12.5 games. For a team that entered the 2026 season with championship aspirations, this is far from the script anyone envisioned.

The struggles have been compounded by injuries. A brutal 12-game losing streak in April coincided with Juan Soto sidelined by a calf issue, and now Francisco Lindor joins a growing list of key players on the injured list. The early optimism of spring has given way to a sense of urgency—it's starting to feel like now or never for the Mets to salvage their season.

But David Stearns, the team's president of baseball operations, isn't ready to wave the white flag. In a recent media session, he expressed confidence that the roster can still turn things around.

"I do believe that," Stearns said when asked if the Mets can still make a run. "We have not shown that yet, but I do believe that."

He added: "I think we have the talent on the roster and the character on the roster to make a run. We've got a lot of season left. I'm not going to say it's early, it's not. We're a quarter into the season, it's not early anymore, but we do have enough season left to make a run and I think we have the talent to do that."

Stearns was candid about the team's underperformance, acknowledging that the group has fallen short of expectations. "I think we've underachieved, there's no question," he said. "Collectively as an organization, we've got to figure out a way to get better and I think we will."

With the season slipping away, some have wondered if a managerial change could spark a turnaround—similar to recent moves by the Red Sox and Phillies. But Stearns has made it clear that Carlos Mendoza's job is safe. After backing the manager on May 1, Stearns doubled down on those comments Tuesday, leaving no doubt about the organization's stance.

"I'll let my words speak for themselves, I've been very clear and consistent that I think Mendy does a really good job," Stearns said. "I believe Mendy does a really good job. I like coming to work with him every day. I'm not going to address this every two weeks when I talk to you guys."

For Mets fans, the message is clear: the front office believes in the talent, the character, and the leadership. Now, it's up to the players to prove that belief is justified—and fast.