Overview

• Friday’s 11-9 loss to the Mariners marked the Mets’ 14th defeat in 16 games, as relievers Tyler Rogers, Ryan Helsley and Brooks Raley combined to allow six runs in the seventh inning.
• Deadline acquisitions Rogers and Helsley have now been charged with consecutive blown saves despite arriving to bolster a struggling relief corps.
• New York fell six games behind the division leader and holds just a half-game lead for the final National League wild-card spot.
• Top prospect Nolan McLean was called up Saturday, debuting with eight strikeouts over 5⅓ scoreless innings as veteran Paul Blackburn was designated for assignment.
• Manager Carlos Mendoza drew boos at Citi Field when he removed McLean in the sixth inning under a cautious pitch-count plan, underscoring fan unease over bullpen usage.