Before we focus entirely on the offseason and the 2025 Mets, let’s take another comprehensive look at the season-saving, drama-inducing, fun-loving and fun-to-watch group that fell just two wins short of the World Series.

Now you know the story: The Mets looked like toast at the end of May, turned it around in June and July, made a few additions at the trade deadline, and qualified for the postseason on the final day of the regular season. They batted around .800 against free agents last offseason, got an MVP-caliber season from Francisco Lindor, had a utility infielder who was also a Latin pop star, and enjoyed three games in about a week and a half. The most iconic moments/home runs in recent franchise history.

Altogether, the Mets had a great year; It was arguably the most memorable and enjoyable year since the organization’s last World Series championship in 1986.

So let’s just say that’s as long as we can grade these 2024 Mets. Given the overall quality of the season, you won’t be surprised to see many of them achieve good marks at the individual level. All grades are on a curve and are based on that person’s performance, role, expectations and development. Those with minimum sample size receive missing points.

Manager, Carlos Mendoza

He had great success in his rookie year. Players like him pushed the right buttons and his explanations for decisions almost always made sense.

Grade: A

Luisangel Acuna, IF/OF

He’s been an underachiever at Triple-A all year, but looked excited when he got his first taste of the majors, making him a fascinating 2025 wild card.

Grade: B-

Pete Alonso, 1B

This wasn’t the season he wanted to enter free agency. But he was still very productive; He was recording 34 HR and 88 RBI.

Grade: B

Francisco Alvarez, C.

A thumb injury and a middling offense put a damper on his sophomore season. He will be only 23 next year.

Grade: C+

Harrison Bader, C.F.

He stayed healthy, played good defense and even shot some shots. That’s all the Mets were looking for.

Grade: B

Brett Baty, 3B/2B

He lost his job at third base for the second year in a row and started learning at second. Its future is uncertain.

Grade: D

Paul Blackburn, S.P.

He only started five games after coming from Athletics, but he could be a useful piece next year.

Class: INC

Jose Bhutto, RP/SP

The starter-turned-reliever was an important piece of play but seemed to tire of late. Its future role is TBD but it could go either way.

Grade: B

Edwin Diaz, R.P.

His ruthless May loomed large when the Mets barely made the playoffs. What if 2022 was its peak?

Grade: C+

Reed Garrett, R.P.

He became a true late-inning option in his first season in the majors. The Mets hope to get more than that.

Grade: B+

José Iglesias, IF

Ridiculously productive at the plate and so fluid in the field, he also helped change the atmosphere with his song “OMG.”

Grade: A

Francisco Lindor, SS

Shohei Ohtani would have been the NL MVP if he hadn’t had a historically good year. And he seemed to be coming into his own as a leader.

Grade: A

Starling Marte, R.F.

The excessive defensive problems (plus attack) in the early period improved in the course of time. His four-year deal still seems a year too long.

Grade: B-

J.D. Martinez, DH

As a striking whisper, his legend was real. But when he looked at the plate, he looked at his age.

Grade: B-

Sean Manaea, SP

His season was better than realistic best-case scenarios. He continued the Mets’ rotation until he ran out of gas in mid-October.

Grade: A

Phil Maton, R.P.

Blame overuse for the late slip. He helped stabilize and save the bullfight in July and August.

Grade: B+

Jeff McNeil, 2B/OF

An ugly first half was nearly erased by a great second half until a broken wrist cost him more than a month.

Grade: C+

Tylor Megill, S.P.

He was injured and ineffective for most of the season, then got really good in September. It remains a mystery.

Grade: B-

Brandon Nimmo, OF

He’s had a down (but still solid) year offensively, but he’s a more important voice and leader in the clubhouse than ever.

Grade: B+

Adam Ottavino, RP

He remained an important veteran voice for pitchers even after he was demoted to mop-up duty.

Grade: C-

David Peterson, S.P.

His hip surgery last season seemed to work wonders. His confidence increased after getting early results. He deserves a rotation spot next year.

Grade: A

José Quintana, S.P.

After a strong and healthy 2024, some teams will want free agency. In the beginning, this wasn’t a sure thing.

Grade: A-

Christian Scott, S.P.

After debuting as the Mets’ top pitching prospect, he started nine games before needing Tommy John surgery.

Class: INC

Kodai Senga, SP

His long rehab periods baffled Mets officials. It’s hard to trust him as the No. 1 pitcher next year.

Class: INC

Luis Severino, SP

He revived his career by having his first full and effective season since 2018. A great personality to have around.

Grade: B+

Ryne Stanek, R.P.

After joining the Mets at the trade deadline, early struggles turned into late domination. He was the reason they got this far.

Grade: B+

Tyrone Taylor, O.F.

Every team needs a fourth outfielder like him: great defense, some movement, upbeat. He was exactly who they wanted in this role.

Grade: A-

Luis Torrens, C.

His extremely high success rate against base stealers probably isn’t sustainable, but he’s a good backup.

Grade: B

Mark Vientos, 3B

His great mental prowess helped him have a breakout year. If he can do it again, the Mets will have a star.

Grade: A

Jesse Winker, OF/DH

He fell off after the Mets acquired him from the Nationals, but he had some big moments, including in October.

Grade: B-

Danny Young, R.P.

While the minor leaguer isn’t the top-ranked left-hander, he seems worth keeping.

Grade: B

Tim Healey is Newsday’s Mets beat writer. Born on Long Island and raised in Connecticut, Tim previously worked for the South Florida Sun Sentinel, Boston Globe and MLB.com. He is also the author of “Hometown Hardball,” a book about minor league baseball in the northeast.