The New York Mets are aware of the expectations that will surround them during the 2023 season.

"Is our season a failure if we win 90 -- whatever number you want to come up with?" Buck Showalter said. "It's about the endgame."

After winning 101 games last season, the Mets added Justin Verlander in free agency. They also brought Jose Quintana and Kodai Senga into the fold while losing Jacob deGrom and Taijuan Walker in free agency.

All the spending increased the Mets' projected payroll to $370 million for 2023 and $390 million for purposes of the luxury tax -- which would result in a tax of about $115 million.