Scripting history looks just within reach for the New York Mets, minus the obvious wrinkles in their roster. After a painful (and humiliating) defeat to the Chicago White Sox—who are infamously the worst offensive teams in the league—it’s clear that the Mets front office needs to do something. FAST. Fortunately, Juan Soto, despite his worrying .224 batting with eight home runs and 25 RBIs over 55 games, can have a good night’s rest with ample backing from the execs. The others? Well, not so much. As things stand, three names within the roster might be setting themselves for heartbreak if we are to believe some ongoing conversations.

During a May 27 episode of The Show, New York Post columnist and MLB insider Jon Heyman revealed what he thought is going to be a possible future outcome for the Mets. The conversation started as host Joel Sherman asked, “I like the Mets…[They] are tied for the second-best record in the National League…They’ve obviously pitched great…but it feels like I have not seen the best version of the Mets because the offense has not played well. Now some of that is that Soto has been okay, but he’s been bad in the clutch. And just not Soto, but there are two positions in particular: Catcher and third base where the Mets might have to make some decisions because the starters at those places have not done real well and the backups have done a lot better…What do you think about third base…Batty?”

To this, the insider first responded, “You’re absolutely right with your assessment…At this point, Baty has played so well that I’m of a mind that I would just put him at third base.”

Looks like Brett Baty is quite a popular replacement for Mark Vientos. Well, one of the best surprises for the Mets this season has been how well Baty is playing. Getting off to a slow start, the 25-year-old has been on fire lately with an OPS of .747. And it’s not just his bat, he’s been rock solid defensively at third base, too—maybe the best he’s ever looked there. Meanwhile, Mark Vientos hasn’t been nearly as sharp. His OPS sits at .690, and the advanced stats say he’s been one of the worst defensive third basemen in the league. So, now you know why Heyman thinks Vientos is about to lose his spot to Baty. The next in line?

Jesse Winker!

As per Heyman, Starling Marte is projected to take over Winker at the DH. Well, Winker, who was in left field for the first game of Sunday’s doubleheader, had to leave early due to discomfort in his right side. So yes, Marte could replace Jesse on the Mets’ roster, in theory. Winker has mostly been serving as a DH and occasional outfielder, while Marte is a right fielder by trade. Hence, if the Mets want more production or athleticism in the outfield or better baserunning, Marte is a natural option.

A guy with 2 HRs and 13 RBIs shouldn’t be a bad option to replace Winker. “Torrens has been great, he’s been great defensively, and he’s hit better than Alvarez, too.”

Reportedly, Luis Torrens has been the more effective catcher for the Mets, outperforming Francisco Alvarez both at the plate and behind it. This season, Torrens is hitting .272 with a .786 OPS and has been one of the league’s best at throwing out base stealers. In contrast, Alvarez has struggled this season, batting just .243 with a .652 OPS and showing a noticeable drop in power, particularly against fastballs. Guess what, Heyman is thus betting on Torrens.

So, would these changes bring better luck for the Mets? Time will answer.

Mets are more focused on their offense 

Currently, the Mets are ranked #12 in terms of total runs scored (239) and #14 in terms of BA (.247). But the major concern is their million-dollar man, which seems like a misfire. Yes, we are talking about Juan Soto.

Juan Soto, the Mets’ high-profile $765 million acquisition, has been experiencing a notable slump. Currently, Soto is batting .224 with a .745 OPS, including 8 home runs and 25 RBIs in 247 plate appearances. In his last seven games, he has gone 2-for-27, indicating a significant drop in performance.

Well, that’s not something you expect from the most expensive player in history.

So, while Heyman suggested a few changes for the Mets, he didn’t mention anything for Soto. That means Soto still has enough backing to splash for the Mets. The season is just 3 months old, and it might be too early to conclude on Soto. The remaining changes suggested by Heyman might bring a positive change to the team.

The Mets are currently leading the division, and hence, they are in a position to take a few risks with their lineup shuffle.