The New York Mets are experiencing a significant slump, losing 10 out of 11 games. This poor performance extends beyond a simple bad week; deeper structural issues are emerging.
Even with a strong start against Atlanta, the Mets' bats went cold, and the bullpen faltered, resulting in a five-run inning for the Braves. The bottom of the batting lineup is underperforming, and starting pitching is regressing and dealing with injuries. Although currently holding a playoff spot (a two-game wild-card cushion), the Mets have fallen from first place.
Experts highlight structural problems requiring attention. These issues will likely require addressing via trades before the trade deadline to restore the team's competitiveness.
The Mets’ malaise, which reached 10 losses in 11 games with Tuesday night’s latest setback against Atlanta, is well past the point of waving off as a bad week or series.
Doom was in the air even as the Mets took a 3-0 lead at a sweltering Citi Field behind the returning Frankie Montas. Then the bats went cold and the bullpen imploded during a five-run sixth inning for the Braves.
As The Post’s Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman have both covered with depth and expertise, there are structural issues here coming to the fore.
The bottom of the lineup is a serious issue, the starting pitching is regressing and/or injured, the Mets are still in a playoff spot (two-game cushion in the wild-card standings) but have fallen out of first place.
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