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Mets: MLB's Most Expensive Losers

The New York Mets have baseball's second-highest payroll but the worst record in the majors at 10-21, making them MLB's most expensive losers.

The New York Mets wrapped a shocking April with a 5-4 loss to the Washington Nationals, dropping to a major league-worst 10-21 and last place in the National League East. The team, once known as baseball's "lovable losers," now holds the dubious title of baseball's most expensive losers. sportbet.reviews

With 17 losses in their last 20 games, the Mets' playoff chances have plummeted from 87% on Opening Day to less than 30%, according to analytics site FanGraphs. Despite having the second-highest payroll in baseball, the team's postseason hopes have taken a significant hit.