Overview

• The Mets have dropped nine of their last ten games and been held to two or fewer runs in six of their past eight matchups.
• Their bottom three lineup spots carry a combined .637 OPS with Jared Young, Tyrone Taylor, Brett Baty and Luis Torrens all mired in prolonged slumps.
• New York’s starting rotation has regressed to a 6.37 ERA over the skid while the bullpen’s ERA has swelled to 4.29 in June.
• Manager Carlos Mendoza attributes the downturn to situational shortcomings rather than a defeated mindset in the clubhouse.
• The front office has optioned catcher Francisco Alvarez and infielder Luisangel Acuña to Triple-A and remains open to further roster adjustments.