Tobias Myers will start for the Mets in place of the previously scheduled David Peterson, a newcomer acquired in the Freddy Peralta–Brewers trade before the season. The game is set for 2:20 p.m. ET as New York tries to snap their losing streak.
Offensively, the Mets have struggled for consistency, with Juan Soto out of the lineup contributing to the issues and stars like Francisco Lindor, Marcus Semien, and Bo Bichette not performing at expected levels early in the season.
There is also growing scrutiny of manager Carlos Mendoza, with questions about his job security if the slide extends and the team remains in the NL East cellar.
The losing streak timeline traces back to an April 8 7-2 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks, followed by a 7-1 defeat to end the series. New York then suffered three straight losses to the Oakland Athletics at Citi Field and was swept by the Dodgers, leaving them in danger of a third consecutive series loss.
On Sunday, a potential lift for the Mets comes with Javier Assad starting for the Cubs against Myers. Assad has an 8.10 ERA in his early starts, offering New York a chance to end the skid with a solid offensive showing.
With more than 130 games remaining, the Mets will need to reverse course quickly to remain relevant in the NL East and salvage what has begun as a challenging season.
