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Mets’ Late-Inning Bullpen Meltdowns Deepen Wild-Card Slide

After repeated blown leads, New York clings to a half-game wild-card edge with a recall of prospect Nolan McLean.

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Overview

  • New York has lost 14 of its last 16 games and stands at 64-58, only a half-game ahead of the Cincinnati Reds for the final National League wild-card spot.
  • Friday’s 11-9 loss to the Seattle Mariners fell apart in a five-run seventh inning where relievers Tyler Rogers, Ryan Helsley and Brooks Raley allowed six runs.
  • The Milwaukee Brewers extended their winning streak to 13 games by rallying from a seven-run deficit to beat the Cincinnati Reds, preserving the Mets’ slim margin.
  • Nolan McLean was recalled from Triple-A to make his major league debut, and Paul Blackburn was designated for assignment as the Mets adjust their roster.
  • With roughly 40 games remaining, the team is pressing bullpen reinforcements against a backdrop of injuries across rival pitching staffs, including the Reds’ extensive IL list and Brewers rookie Jacob Misiorowski’s rocky return.