New York Mets owner Steve Cohen has clarified that mediocrity won’t cut it in Queens. Heading into the 2025 season, Cohen has set a bold standard for his franchise—winning two to four World Series championships over the next decade. While some may see this as an ambitious goal, Cohen believes that consistent postseason appearances will give the Mets every opportunity to bring home multiple titles.
“You always want to set high standards and high goals. There’s no guarantee in anything, right? It’s really hard to win a World Series,” Cohen stated. “We’re putting together a team not just for this year. We want to create sustainable success, and if we keep making the playoffs, then why can’t we get to the ultimate goal?”
That ultimate goal has been elusive for the Mets, who last won a championship in 1986. However, the front office has aggressively reshaped the roster to compete at the highest level. The blockbuster acquisition of Juan Soto has injected a new level of firepower into the lineup, pairing the superstar slugger with Francisco Lindor to form one of the most dynamic duos in the league.
Soto, widely regarded as one of the best hitters of his generation, is expected to be a game-changer for the Mets. His ability to get on base at an elite clip, combined with his power and plate discipline, makes him a nightmare for opposing pitchers. He joins a Mets lineup that will rely heavily on him and Lindor to drive in runs and set the tone offensively.
Lindor, already a franchise’s cornerstone, has embraced the high expectations. Coming off a strong 2024 campaign, he knows that with a player like Soto in the mix, the Mets have the pieces to make a serious championship push. “We know what’s expected of us,” Lindor said. “This is New York. The fans demand a winner, and we want to deliver that.”
The road to a title won’t be easy, with National League powerhouses like the Braves and Dodgers standing in the way. But with Cohen’s commitment to excellence, a lineup built around star power, and a renewed focus on sustainability, the Mets are positioning themselves as serious contenders for years to come. Now, it’s time to see if they can turn Cohen’s vision into reality.