Mets’ bullpen hit a snag as closer Devin Williams goes on the injured list with a shoulder strain, adding pressure to an already shaky outfield. Juan Soto’s dominance is undeniable, but beyond him? It’s a patchwork of underperforming rookies and inconsistent backups — think LeBron James with his Cavaliers, but without the championship pedigree. Rookie Carson Bench, just 23 and in his first big league season, is showing flashes but struggling with a .175 batting average and .235 OBP. The real worry? When things go wrong, they go really wrong — and with Soto sidelined and Bench not yet ready, the Mets are staring down a rough season unless they’re willing to make tough changes before it’s too late.

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