Mets commit six infield errors in embarrassing loss to Cubs: 'This team is in the depths of despair'

Key Points:

• The New York Mets, despite having one of the highest payrolls in baseball, hold one of the worst records through 80 games in the 2026 season and were swept in a doubleheader by the Chicago Cubs, who scored 10 runs in each game.
• The Mets committed an unprecedented six infield errors in the second game of the doubleheader, leading to multiple unearned runs and sparking frustration among fans and announcers, with chants for former Mets player Pete Alonso.
• Mets announcers Gary Cohen and Ron Darling criticized the team's performance, highlighting the impact of players being forced out of position and questioning the team's ability to win this season.
• Following the losses, the Mets traded left-handed starter David Peterson to the Cubs for infield prospect Cole Mathis, a move seen as a response to defensive struggles and possibly the first of several roster changes.
• Peterson, who had a high ground-ball rate but struggled with a 6.09 ERA on the Mets, may benefit from joining the Cubs' strong defensive infield, potentially improving his performance and confidence.