It's opening day for the New York Mets as they take on the Pittsburgh Pirates at Citi Field Thursday afternoon.

The Mets will be looking to shake off a disappointing end to last season, turning to a mix of familiar faces and new additions to make it happen.

It follows an unbelievably disappointing end to the 2025 season. The team went from having the best record in baseball early in the year to missing the playoffs entirely.

Team owner Steve Cohen and President of Baseball Operations David Stearns had a busy offseason, retooling most of the lineup. Fan favorites Edwin Diaz, Pete Alonso and Brandon Nimmo are all gone.

Fans will have new names to root for, including the man on the mound today, Freddy Peralta. The Mets traded for the ace during the offseason.

The team will also feature several new infielders, including Bo Bichette, Jorge Polanco and Marcus Semien.

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza spoke to reporters Wednesday, saying he was excited to see the team take the field this year.

The Mets actually hold the best opening day record in all of baseball, but they face a tough challenge Thursday. They are set to take on reigning Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes. First pitch is scheduled for 1:15 p.m. at Citi Field.