The most obvious major move Mendoza made came in May when he put a slumping Lindor back in the leadoff spot, where he thrived in Cleveland from 2015-2020. The switch-hitter soon took off on a lengthy tear and turned into a legitimate MVP candidate.

As the Dodgers embark on a quick turnaround for the NLCS, here are nine things to know about the Mets — and the concerns their upstart opponents might pose.

The New York Mets hit rock bottom in late May. That's when they were swept in three games at Citi Field by the Los Angeles Dodgers.