NEW YORK — There is a decent chance the New York Mets’ group of position players next season looks similar to this year’s bunch with some tweaks.At first base and second base, the Mets could create competitions, which might help them become less reliant on one or two players at each position.A lot of time remains before they must make such roster decisions. New York will spend the final six weeks of the season, in part, evaluating its internal options. Aside from third baseman Bo Bichette’s decision about whether to opt out after this season, the Mets’ position-player group doesn’t spark many questions.One major concern, though, is what they do with the right side of their infield, which could affect Marcus Semien, Jorge Polanco and Jared Young, among others.“My goal is always to play every day,” Semien said. “I want to be playing well enough for them to want to play me every single day. I understand that they want to keep me fresh, keep me healthy and keep my performance at a high level. I’m so competitive with myself to want to play every day and play at a high level that it’s always going to be my goal.”The failures of Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns’ major offseason shakeup are felt most acutely at first base and second base. Stearns traded outfielder Brandon Nimmo for Semien, who replaced Jeff McNeil at second base, and signed Polanco to split time at designated hitter and first base as Pete Alonso’s replacement. Neither decision has worked out in 2026.Why are baseball catchers getting hit in the... groin so much more often?Tifo SportsThe Mets’ production at second base is the worst in the major leagues (-0.2 fWAR). The Mets’ production at first base is the second worst in the major leagues (-1.2 fWAR).