This Week in Mets: The Mets have 10 days to save their season
The New York Times • • sports
Key Points:
- The New York Mets have started the 2026 season with a disappointing 7-15 record, the worst in baseball, and face a critical homestand against the Twins, Rockies, and Nationals that could determine their postseason chances.
- Historically, teams starting 7-15 have only an 8% chance of reaching 84 wins, the typical postseason threshold, with the Mets needing a 6-3 record or better on this homestand to improve their odds significantly.
- Key players like MJ Melendez, Nolan McLean, and Clay Holmes have performed well, but the rest of the roster must improve substantially to reverse the current losing streak and poor team performance.
- Injury concerns persist with Jorge Polanco sidelined for a wrist contusion and Jared Young out with a meniscus tear, though Juan Soto is expected to return soon, potentially bolstering the lineup.
- Comparisons to historically poor starts like the 1914 Boston Braves or 1981 Royals are noted but not encouraging, emphasizing that the Mets must avoid prolonged losing streaks to maintain any realistic postseason hopes.
