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Mets Cede Wild Card Control With Six Road Games Left

Pete Alonso declines to discuss his contract decision despite widespread expectations he will opt out.

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 19: Pete Alonso #20 of the New York Mets singles during the first inning against the Washington Nationals at Citi Field on September 19, 2025 in New York City. The Mets defeated the Nationals 12-6.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 18: Francisco Lindor #12 of the New York Mets runs to first base during the game against the San Diego Padres at Citi Field on September 18, 2025 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • The Mets are 80-76 and tied with the Reds for the final NL wild card, but Cincinnati holds the tiebreaker after winning the season series.
  • New York closes at the Cubs and Marlins and must finish at least one game better than Cincinnati to claim the spot.
  • FanGraphs lists the Mets’ playoff odds around 51.4% versus 41.9% for the Reds, with the Diamondbacks one game back and also holding a tiebreaker over New York.
  • Alonso, who set the franchise home run record and has produced 37 home runs and 122 RBI, said “We’ll see what happens” about his future and is widely expected to opt out of his two-year, $54 million deal.
  • A series loss to the Nationals continued a slide from a 45-24 start; the Mets fell out of playoff position for the first time since April 5, and Francisco Lindor said, “We put ourselves in this position.”