2003 New York Mets season

The 2003 New York Mets season was the 42nd regular season for the Mets. They went 66–95 and finished fifth in the National League East. They were managed by Art Howe. They played home games at Shea Stadium.

Offseason

 * November 25, 2002: Jorge Velandia was signed as a free agent with the New York Mets.
 * December 5, 2002: Tom Glavine was signed as a free agent with the New York Mets.
 * December 19, 2002: Mike Stanton was signed as a free agent with the New York Mets.
 * January 11, 2003: Tsuyoshi Shinjo was signed as a free agent with the New York Mets.
 * February 11, 2003: Jay Bell signed as a free agent with the New York Mets.
 * February 13, 2003: David Cone signed as a free agent with the New York Mets.

Regular season
After their disappointing 2002 season the Mets entered 2003 hoping to contend for a playoff spot. But the season ended up being a massive disappointment as they were defeated by the Cubs at home 15-2 on opening day and finished just 66-95.

Opening Day starters

 * Roberto Alomar
 * Jeromy Burnitz
 * Roger Cedeño
 * Cliff Floyd
 * Tom Glavine
 * Mike Piazza
 * Rey Sánchez
 * Mo Vaughn
 * Ty Wigginton

Notable transactions

 * July 1, 2003: Roberto Alomar was traded by the New York Mets with cash to the Chicago White Sox for Edwin Almonte, Royce Ring, and Andrew Salvo.
 * July 16, 2003: Armando Benítez was traded by the New York Mets to the New York Yankees for Ryan Bicondoa, Jason Anderson and Anderson Garcia.
 * July 29, 2003: Kenny Kelly was traded by the Seattle Mariners to the New York Mets for Rey Sánchez and cash.

Starters by position
''Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in''

Other batters
''Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in''

Starting pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts

Other pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts

Relief pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; SV = Saves; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts

Farm system
LEAGUE CHAMPIONS: St. Lucie