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Mets’ Slide Puts Wild-Card Hold at Risk as deGrom Returns to Citi Field

A six-game slide has cut New York's cushion to 1.5 games in the NL wild-card race.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 9: Bryson Stott #5 of the Philadelphia Phillies pours water on Kyle Schwarber #12 after the game against the New York Mets at Citizens Bank Park on September 9, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies defeated the Mets 9-3. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Philadelphia completed a four-game sweep by winning 6-4 after New York’s 4-0 first-inning lead, capping a series in which the Mets were outscored 27-10 and retired in order over their final 25 plate appearances.
  • The Mets now cling to a 1.5-game edge for the final NL Wild Card spot with the Giants and Reds in close pursuit.
  • Recent projections place New York’s playoff odds in the high-70% range after a prolonged downturn that has the club 31-47 since its 45-24 start.
  • Manager Carlos Mendoza publicly accepted responsibility for the skid, saying, “I’m responsible… It’s my job to get these guys going.”
  • New York recalled right-hander Huascar Brazoban and optioned Justin Hagenman, and the homestand opens against Texas with Jacob deGrom facing rookie Jonah Tong before fellow rookies Brandon Sproat and Nolan McLean take their turns.