Overview

• Francisco Lindor initiated the players-only meeting in the visiting clubhouse at PNC Park after Saturday’s 9-2 loss to the Pirates.
• The Mets have lost 12 of their last 15 games, relinquishing their grip on first place in the National League East.
• The rotation has been ravaged by injuries to Griffin Canning, Kodai Senga and Tylor Megill, depleting the team’s starting depth.
• Manager Carlos Mendoza was ejected in the fourth inning following a dispute with home-plate umpire Roberto Ortiz, highlighting rising tensions.
• Veterans including Lindor, Pete Alonso and Juan Soto led the discussion, drawing on last season’s similar gathering that preceded an NLCS run.