New York Mets owner Steve Cohen generated headlines when he somewhat controversially complained about the fact that his team finished the 2024 regular season ranked 17th in MLB in average home attendance.

Reaching the postseason will be considered the barometer of success, and if the Mets reach the October tournament enough, Cohen is taking the approach that his will eventually be the last team standing. Juan Soto is the top attraction, with Pete Alonso back to provide lineup protection for the Mets’ newest star.

After turning the New York Mets into baseball’s biggest spender, owner Steve Cohen would like to see his team build more economically through its farm system.