Overview

• New York’s 10-2 loss to the Phillies on Friday extended the skid to seven games, its longest since June 2023, and dropped the Mets to 45-31 and second place in the NL East.
• Manager Carlos Mendoza said the Mets are fighting through struggles in hitting, starting pitching and the bullpen, unable to sustain rallies or close out games.
• Juan Soto, Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso are mired in prolonged slumps, combining for just one run over 22 innings and sub-.180 averages during the skid.
• The rotation has been hit by injuries to Kodai Senga, Tylor Megill and Max Kranick, forcing relievers like Paul Blackburn and Blade Tidwell into starts with uneven results.
• New York’s bullpen woes include Reed Garrett’s 9.53 ERA over seven appearances and a six-walk inning from Clay Holmes, leaving runners stranded.