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Mets Fall Out of NL Wild-Card Position, No Longer Control Playoff Path

Tied with the Reds, New York trails on the tiebreaker entering a final week at Chicago before Miami.

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Overview

  • Sunday’s 3-2 loss to the Nationals, paired with the Reds’ 1-0 win over the Cubs, knocked the Mets out of a playoff spot for the first time since April 5.
  • Cincinnati owns the head-to-head tiebreaker for the final NL wild-card berth, meaning the Mets must finish with a better record to advance.
  • Six regular-season games remain for New York: three at the Cubs starting Tuesday, then three to close the season in Miami.
  • After a 45-24 start, the Mets have gone 35-51, a prolonged slide for a roster with MLB’s highest payroll and stars including Francisco Lindor, Juan Soto and Pete Alonso.
  • Manager Carlos Mendoza and players voiced belief that a surge is still possible, saying the team is “one hit away,” and ESPN’s model, as reported, still favors the Mets over the Reds for a postseason berth.