Is it time for the New York Mets to form a new core?

The New York Mets have a core of players which goes back to 2019. A three-man core of outfielder Brandon Nimmo, first baseman Pete Alonso and utilityman Jeff McNeil. Shortstop Francisco Lindor would join this core in 2021. This Mets core has not accomplished anything. A deep dive look at this failed core could ignite a breakup. The New York Mets fell short of reaching the playoffs by 3 games in 2019. A disappointing ending but a sign of optism for the next season. They missed the expanded 16-team playoffs in 2020. A failed follow up season that would lead to the addition of Francisco Lindoe. The Mets missed the playoffs yet again after a post All-Star break collapse in 2021. An offseason full of changes would impact the next season. The Mets would finally make the playoffs in 2022. It would however be a quick first round exit after winning 101 regular season games. Fast forward to present day, the New York Mets are on track to miss the playoffs and finish with a losing record for the third time in four years. The bottom line is this core may not be destined for success. The Mets core has not lived up to expectations. The Mets have several young and upcoming players from their minor league system. A group that includes infielders Brett Baty, Mark Vientos, Ronny Mauricio and catcher Francisco Alvarez. They could soon become the focal points if this core continues to underperform. Could a full blown Mets rebuild be a possibility? How much longer can the New York Mets ride this core out? It is going to be an interesting final month of the regular season.