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As the Mets were swept by Atlanta, promises of a joyful playoff run dwindled. The once-promising season ended with disappointment as the team was dismantled in the first round of the playoffs, leaving fans to reflect on what went wrong. Perhaps most heart-wrenching was deGrom's departure after the season to the Texas Rangers, completing a perfect irony as he went on to win a championship with a rival while the Mets languished below .500.