The Mets need pitching, that is clear. Relief help and a starter. No argument there.

But it isn’t their biggest need.

The area that David Stearns has to upgrade most is his lineup.

That was again evident Sunday as the Mets had to scratch to avoid a home sweep against the Reds, scoring the go-ahead run in a 3-2 win on a Luis Torrens fielder’s choice when Juan Soto made a gutsy dash home.