Mets Face Uncertain Playoff Path Amid Postponed Games and Stearns' Milwaukee Return

David Stearns and the Mets navigate a complex schedule as they compete for a wild-card spot, with potential doubleheader in Atlanta looming.

Mets' president of baseball operations David Stearns expressed uncertainty over the handling of postponed games due to Hurricane Helene.
The Mets may need to play a doubleheader in Atlanta on Monday if the games impact the NL wild-card race.
Stearns returned to Milwaukee, where he previously served as the Brewers' president of baseball operations, as the Mets began a crucial series.
The Mets are currently tied with the Arizona Diamondbacks for the second NL wild-card spot, with the Braves just one game behind.
The Brewers, already secured in the No. 3 postseason seed, could potentially face the Mets in the wild-card series starting Tuesday.