The skid stretches back to April 8, when they were beaten 7-2 by the Arizona Diamondbacks. From there, New York dropped another game to Arizona, were swept by Oakland at home, and then swept again on the road by Los Angeles, before an off day that didn’t halt the slide.
Offensively, the Mets have struggled to generate runs, scoring just 16 over the last nine games, an average well under two per contest.
Juan Soto is expected to be back by next week, which could provide a much-needed boost, though it remains uncertain how quickly the team can turn things around even with his return.
The Mets’ offseason overhaul, which included high-profile additions such as Bo Bichette, Luis Robert Jr., and Freddy Peralta, was intended to accelerate their push in a competitive National League East. That plan has yet to translate into sustained on-field success.
Pitching has also come under pressure, with 20 runs surrendered since Wednesday contributing to the team’s ongoing woes and additional strain on a rotation that is under heavy scrutiny.
With more than 130 games remaining in 2026, the Mets still have time to rebound. Soto’s return could help, but questions about leadership and approach, including how manager Carlos Mendoza guides the club through this stretch, will linger if the slump persists.
